macaron

noun

ma·​ca·​ron ˌmä-kə-ˈrōn 

: a light, often brightly colored sandwich cookie consisting of two rounded disks made from a batter of egg whites, sugar, and almond flour surrounding a sweet filling (as of ganache, buttercream, or jam)

Note that we speak here of the Parisian macaron, two airy almond meringue cookies pressed around a creamy filling—not those tiny bombs of shredded coconut that, on our shores, answer to the name "macaroon."

—Ligaya Mishan

Examples of macaron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

She's inspired by Korean-style cafes and creates unique macaron shapes that include popular characters and animals. —Linh Ta, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025

Still young but generous with roiling acidity that supports meaty flavors that include macarons, Dutch licorice, cherry tart and rum raisin. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

Selections include: Tuscan salad or caprese Shrimp cocktail or bruschetta Italian meatballs, colossal lump crab cakes or vegetarian stuffed mushrooms Assorted macarons. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025

Parfait Paris is a patisserie and boulangerie selling homemade French favorites — from croissants and macarons to baguettes and its bestseller, Dubai Pain Suisse. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French — more at macaroon

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for macaron

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone