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Definition of macaroon

macaroon

/ˌmæk.əˈruːn/
mac · a · roon
Plural:macaroons
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macaroon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A light, baked confection typically made with egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or shredded coconut.

Example

"She arranged a platter of chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons for the afternoon tea."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently confused with the French 'macaron' (a delicate almond-flour sandwich cookie), whereas a 'macaroon' in English typically refers to a dense, chewy, mound-shaped cookie primarily made with shredded coconut.

• Rhymes for macaroon

• Nearby Words

macara river
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macaroni
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macau
macaw
macaw snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the French 'macaron', which was borrowed from the regional Italian 'maccarone' or 'maccherone' (meaning a paste or crushed dish), ultimately sharing a root with macaroni.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Macaroon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/macaroon
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