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

Dessert specials include a marzipan vanilla torte with fresh berries, and a warm dark and white chocolate torte served with ice cream. — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 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

Fragrance fanatics may already know the original Valaya, but this latest iteration is loaded with almonds for a true marzipan hit. — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 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