macaroon

noun

mac·​a·​roon ˌma-kə-ˈrün How to pronounce macaroon (audio)
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1
: a small cookie composed chiefly of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut
2
: macaron

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Combining the compelling crunch and taste of a macaroon cookie with slivers of chocolate in a dreamy churn, Toasted Coconut Chip won Flavor of the Year in 2026. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Cooke’s offers the gluten- (and dairy-) free Oyster Pond Bar from Chatham Ice Cream Bars, which features coconut-almond-chip ice cream sandwiched between soft almond macaroons with a chocolate topping. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 In a positive way, the nose hits above proof in intensity, with almond extract, coconut macaroons, and toasted pine nuts. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 There will be 13 pop-ups in total with concepts offering bicycle and walking tours, vintage clothes, gifts and paper goods, juice, macaroons, ice cream and pastries. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for macaroon

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French macaron, going back to Middle French, borrowed from regional Italian maccarone, macarone "filled pasta" — more at macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of macaroon was circa 1611

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“Macaroon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macaroon. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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macaroon

noun
mac·​a·​roon ˌmak-ə-ˈrün How to pronounce macaroon (audio)
: a cookie or small cake made of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut

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