macarons

/ˌmæk.əˈrɑːnz/

nounmac · a · rons

Think: **MAC** + **a** + **RONS** — “My **MAC** ate **a** bunch of **RONS** (round cookies).”

Yes, it's macarons. Don’t add an extra **o**: it’s **macarons** (not *macaroons*). The ending is **-rons**, not **-roons**.

Definition

  1. nounSmall French sandwich cookies made with two almond-meringue shells and a filling such as ganache, buttercream, or jam.

Examples

  • “She bought a box of macarons in pistachio, raspberry, and chocolate.”
  • “The bakery displays colorful macarons in the front window.”
  • “We learned to pipe the batter carefully so the macarons would rise with smooth tops.”

Synonyms

French cookiesalmond meringue cookiessandwich cookiesconfectionspastries

Translations

ES macaronsPT macaronsFR macarons

Common misspellings

macaroonsmacaroonmacaronsesmacarronsmacaronesmacarons macaronsmacaróns

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