Caramel

/ˈkær.ə.mɛl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A medium to dark brown candy made by cooking sugar until it liquefies and turns brown.

She poured the warm caramel over the ice cream.

A flavor or color resembling that of caramel candy.

The cake had a rich caramel flavor that complemented the chocolate.

verb

To cook sugar until it turns brown, creating caramel.

He carefully caramelized the sugar to make a topping for the dessert.

French 'caramel', likely derived from Spanish 'caramelo', from late Latin 'cannamella' (derived from 'canna' meaning 'sugar cane').

caramel macchiato

A coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and caramel syrup.

caramel apple

An apple coated in caramel, often served at fairs.

caramel corn

Popcorn coated in a sweet, hard caramel shell.

toffee

A type of chewy candy made from sugar, butter, and sometimes flour.

fudge

A candy made from sugar, butter, and milk, with a creamy texture.

syrup

A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water or other liquids.

A person who is sweet or kind.

He's such a caramel; always helping others.

Something that is visually appealing or attractive.

That sunset was so caramel!