macaron

noun

ma·ca·ron ˌmä-kə-ˈrōn

Synonyms of macaron

: 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

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This week’s pop-up lineup showcases the incredible breadth of Atlanta’s independent food scene, including a Portuguese wine dinner with Saberico’s Arroz de Pato oven backed rice and La Macaron Guy’s wild Sour Patch Kids macarons. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Think chocolate candy, cakes, truffles, cookies, fudge, brownies, drinks, toffees, macarons, cupcakes, pastries — along with a chocolate fountain. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Jewel-bright macarons and sweets set a tone of abundant generosity at check-in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 However, the film’s candy-colored palette (derived from a box of macarons), New Romantic–heavy soundtrack, and countless contemporary winks (eagle-eyed fans will spot those lilac Converse sneakers in the exhibition) are singlehandedly Sofia. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for macaron

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French — more at macaroon

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of macaron was in 1993

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macaron

noun

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