macaroon

noun

mac·​a·​roon ˌma-kə-ˈrün 

1

: a small cookie composed chiefly of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut

2

: macaron

Examples of macaroon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Manischewitz, which was founded in 1888, makes kosher products, including matzo, macaroons and wine. —Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024

The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard. —Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

On my three-tiered platter were clever odes to the the king—a fruit cake made with his favorite recipe; a sandwich with coronation chicken originating from Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation luncheon; and a honey, milk, and Earl Grey macaroon–the three key components of Charles's tea. —Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2023

Trays of cheeseburgers and french fries were popular, as was a table of gummy candy and macaroons. —Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

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

Kids Definition

macaroon

noun

mac·​a·​roon ˌmak-ə-ˈrün 

: a cookie or small cake made of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut