macaroon

noun

mac·​a·​roon ˌma-kə-ˈrün 

1

: a small cookie composed chiefly of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut

2

: macaron

Examples of macaroon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When Edie Rose breaks her arm baking macaroons, Mia is determined to surprise her by bringing the seder to her. —Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025

Last year Brittany shared photos of a bouquet of white roses Patrick gave her on their anniversary, along with a plate of macaroons. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025

Buoyant and delicious aromas of red cherries and macaroons, soy and menthol. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

To start, smaller plates include a Kaluga caviar macaroon with Champagne citrus crema and dill; a Hudson Valley foie gras tart topped with Fuji apple gelee, pine nuts, and feuilletine; and winter truffle ricotta gnudi with maitake mushroom and buttery greens. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French macaron, going back to Middle French, borrowed from regional Italian maccarone, macarone "filled pasta" — more at macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for macaroon

• afternoon
• forenoon
• honeymoon
• laocoon
• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon

Kids Definition

macaroon

noun

mac·​a·​roon ˌmak-ə-ˈrün 

: a cookie or small cake made of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut