: a confection of crushed almonds or almond paste, sugar, and egg whites that is often shaped into various forms

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Featuring fun cold and hot drinks like orange marzipan latte and ube matcha latte, along with a variety of fancy toasts and pastries, Pop Haus assumes a wine bar format in the afternoons featuring Georgian wines. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 12 July 2026 With a steady stream of tiny bubbles, aromas of strawberry, marzipan, and honeysuckle set the scene for brilliant effervescence and peach, pomegranate, and lavender flavors with a closing note of brioche. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 The flavors and aromas of almond extract resemble marzipan more than raw nuts. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 Dark chocolate and marzipan add touches of sweetness, while Szechuan peppercorn builds toward the end of deep inhales. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marzipan

Word History

Etymology

German, from Italian marzapane

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marzipan was in 1542

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“Marzipan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marzipan. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a candy or icing of almond paste, sugar, and whites of eggs

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