caramel

noun

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car·a·mel | \ ˈkär-məl

; ˈker-ə-məl

, ˈka-rə-, -ˌmel \

Definition of caramel

1 : a usually firm to brittle, golden-brown to dark brown substance that has a sweet, nutty, buttery, or bitter flavor, is obtained by heating sugar at high temperature, and used especially as a coloring and flavoring agent Caramel is an ingredient in many candies.

2 : a firm, chewy, usually caramel-flavored candy made with sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter a bag of caramels

Examples of caramel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Croissant bread pudding with caramel and whiskey-lime sauces is dessert. — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, "Here are 10 restaurants for takeout brunch and dinner on Mother's Day in metro Phoenix," 4 May 2021 There are additional notes of vanilla, a little caramel and some black pepper. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, "Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With The Top Cristalino Tequilas," 4 May 2021 With the release of two American single-malt whiskeys, J. Carver is highlighting the distinctive flavors — some citrus, some caramel — of malted barley. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, "3 local whiskeys that show off the creativity of Twin Cities microdistilleries," 23 Mar. 2021 Around the same time, Alessandro Martini and Luigi Rossi combined herbs, natural caramel, aromatic botanicals, and herbaceous plants to create their first vermouth, Martini & Rossi Rosso. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, "The History of the Aperitivo — and How to Enjoy It Like an Italian," 26 Feb. 2021 Roasted pecan caramel kissed with orange blossom water sneaks up with gentle crunch. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, "How L.A. cake virtuosos learned to thrive on Instagram," 17 Apr. 2021 Although the bakery is best known for its Southern-style caramel cake, one of the other famous confections is the Obama cake. — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, "After Kamala Harris’ visit sparks ‘bakery vs. border’ debate, Brown Sugar Bakery gets caught in the crossfire," 9 Apr. 2021 Apple-cinnamon French toast, with a side of cajeta, or goat’s-milk caramel, is made from thick slices of apple challah. — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, "Fany Gerson’s Craveable Doughnuts and Mexican Brunch," 5 Mar. 2021 All available in a variety of nuanced shades, from a cool fog grey to a rich caramel to a distressed camo print, the collection offers swag and subtlety alike. — Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, "Canada Goose and Rhude Team Up to Outfit This Year’s NBA All-Star Team," 4 Mar. 2021

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