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."—
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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
Others watched from the comfort of the ship’s observation lounge, where a piano player turned out pop tunes, and macarons and tea were served.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Food and drink vendors sell tacos, coffee, empanadas, barbecue, jam, dips and macarons, among other items.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Impress your guests with towers of delicate French pastries, colorful macarons, towers of croquembouches, tarts, and more.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Others watched from the comfort of the ship’s observation lounge, where a piano player turned out pop tunes, and macarons and tea were served.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Food and drink vendors sell tacos, coffee, empanadas, barbecue, jam, dips and macarons, among other items.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Impress your guests with towers of delicate French pastries, colorful macarons, towers of croquembouches, tarts, and more.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for macaron
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“Macaron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macaron. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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