gingerbread

noun

gin·ger·bread ˈjin-jər-ˌbred

: a cake whose ingredients include molasses and ginger

[from the fancy shapes and gilding formerly often applied to gingerbread] : lavish or superfluous ornament especially in architecture

gingerbread adjective

gingerbreaded

ˈjin-jər-ˌbre-dəd

adjective

gingerbready

ˈjin-jər-ˌbre-dē

adjective

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Today, building gingerbread houses is a cherished holiday activity worldwide, with families coming together to craft sugary displays. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Suarez Bakery has a cupcake box ($22.50), sugar cookies ($23), gingerbread houses ($25) and other holiday treats. —

Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 Confectionary classics like lollipops, ice cream cones, peppermint candy, and gingerbread houses were all over Christmasworld, putting a sugary spin on traditional decor. —

Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024 Between baking cookies and decorating gingerbread houses, there are many new and returning series to enjoy this holiday season. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gingerbread