marzipan

noun

mar·​zi·​pan ˈmär-zə-ˌpan 

also

ˈmärt-sə-ˌpän 

-ˌpan

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

Examples of marzipan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

German, from Italian marzapane

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for marzipan

• cheapen
• deepen

Kids Definition

marzipan

noun

mar·​zi·​pan ˈmärt-sə-ˌpän  ˈmär-zə-ˌpan 

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