macaron

noun

ma·​ca·​ron ˌmä-kə-ˈrōn 

: a light, often brightly colored sandwich cookie consisting of two rounded disks made from a batter of egg whites, sugar, and almond flour surrounding a sweet filling (as of ganache, buttercream, or jam)

Note that we speak here of the Parisian macaron, two airy almond meringue cookies pressed around a creamy filling—not those tiny bombs of shredded coconut that, on our shores, answer to the name "macaroon."

—Ligaya Mishan

Examples of macaron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Uncle Fluffy also sells hand tarts (cheese, chocolate, coconut, espresso, strawberry and more), mochi and macarons, as well as matcha, coffee drinks and smoothies. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 July 2025

There’s plenty to eat too, like artisan cheeses, macarons and butter cookies, as well as food truck classics like fried dough, Chicago-style hot dogs and sausages. —Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 27 July 2025

On Wednesday, enjoy a charcuterie box for two guests that includes a delightful assortment of meats, cheeses and macarons. —Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025

In addition to macarons and pastries, the new London boutique is offering takeaway items, matcha lattes and other drinks. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French — more at macaroon

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for macaron

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone