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Definition of nougat

nougat

/ˈnuː.ɡət/
nou · gat
Plural:nougats
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• noun

1

A chewy or brittle confection made from sugar or honey, roasted nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios), and whipped egg whites.

Example

"She selected a dark chocolate bar that was generously stuffed with toasted almond nougat."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'nougat', which comes from Old Occitan 'nogat', derived from 'noga' (nut), ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'nux' (nut).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nougat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nougat
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