macaroon

/mækəˈruːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, sweet cake, typically made from coconut and egg whites, often used as a component of a larger dessert

“She offered me a macaroon with a cup of coffee.”

2. verb

to make macaroons

“The French patisserie expert will macaroon these coconut treats for the festival.”

Synonyms

  • coconut cookie
  • coconut macaroth

Antonyms

  • unsweetened cake