gingerbread

noun gin·ger·bread \ ˈjin-jər-ˌbred \

Definition of gingerbread

1 :a cake whose ingredients include molasses and ginger

[from the fancy shapes and gilding formerly often applied to gingerbread]

:lavish or superfluous ornament especially in architecture

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gingerbready

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The four-day fest will also feature international entertainment from more than 25 countries, sand art from Carl Jara, gingerbread houses, live music, hayrides, marionette shows, a kids area, and of course, the ever-popular wiener dog races.

— laura demarco, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Labor Day Oktoberfest: Beer, polka and wiener dogs bring German flavor to weekend (photos)," 30 Aug. 2017
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Gingerbread pancakes will be served in addition to plain pancakes.

— Washington Post, "Montgomery County community calendar, Aug. 31-Sept. 7, 2017," 30 Aug. 2017
Between beverages, people stroll the happy central promenade, giant gingerbread cookies in hand, enjoying the loud-and-proud celebration of all things Bavarian.

— rick steves, The Seattle Times, "Rick Steves: How to become a Bavarian at Oktoberfest," 29 Aug. 2017
The long-standing bakery in N.Y.C.’s Kips Bay neighborhood has been around since 1935 and specializes traditional pastries like black and white cookies, cannolis and gingerbread houses during the holidays.

— ana calderone, PEOPLE.com, "The Story Behind the Sheet Cake: All About the Bakery That Made Tina Fey’s Movement Possible," 18 Aug. 2017
Think fried sausages and apples, cauliflower florets two ways and gingerbread cake.

— ashley may, USA TODAY, "‘The Hamilton Cookbook’ teaches you how to eat like the Revolutionary War hero," 16 Aug. 2017
Other offerings include tasty waffles with housemade whipped topping; go for the gingerbread waffle with lemon sauce and pears when available!

— the oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, "Gerry Frank's picks: You're in for a treat at Sea Level Bakery + Coffee in Cannon Beach," 21 July 2017
Her gingerbread houses often resembled ski chalets or mansions with fine detail, and they had been displayed at foreign embassies.

— Washington Post, "Write engaging, reader-friendly headline here," 15 June 2017
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— lori keong, Marie Claire, "20 Chic Ideas for Your Grown-Up Halloween Party," 14 June 2017

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First Known Use of gingerbread

15th century

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gingerbread

noun

Definition of gingerbread for English Language Learners

: a cake or cookie made with molasses and ginger

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gingerbread

noun gin·ger·bread \ ˈjin-jər-ˌbred \

Definition of gingerbread for Students

:a dark cake flavored with ginger and molasses

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