How to Use cinnamon in a Sentence

cinnamon

noun
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  • The cinnamon from the apple butter and the pear make a great duo.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Add in the sugar, cinnamon and milk and beat with a fork.
    — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Cinnabon places ovens filled with warm cinnamon rolls near the front of its stores.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022
  • The cream cheese glaze is slightly tangy, which brings out the flavors of the dough and cinnamon.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
  • Sprinkle the top with cinnamon but do not stir again for the last half hour.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Adding some cinnamon and raisins to the dough can be lovely.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The palate is rich and smooth, with flavors of honey, oak, and a touch of cinnamon.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Some tell you to stir the cinnamon sugar into the butter, then slather it on the bread.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 July 2023
  • Season with a pinch of salt, a pinch of cumin, a pinch of turmeric and a small pinch of cinnamon.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Love the fact he is called Larry, his cinnamon roll paws (and how cute he is marked) and the nom nom nom.
    — Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • It’s earthy, with a bit of cinnamon, and is the most sessionable beer on this list.
    — Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Toss the doughnuts in the cinnamon sugar and transfer to a plate.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 24 May 2022
  • Add 2 cups oat milk and 2 cups water to saucepan with stick of cinnamon.
    — Jais Tollette, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The Pinole Project’s recipe is corn + rolled oats + chia + cane sugar + salt + cinnamon with a trace of lime.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2022
  • The bun itself is thick, full and fanned out to the nape of her neck with layers of hair wrapped around the base for a chic cinnamon roll vibe.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Your home will smell like baked apples (that have just a pinch of cinnamon on them).
    — Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 28 Sep. 2022
  • A little hint of caramel notes complements the warm spice of the cinnamon in the topping.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Smells of cinnamon, cardamom and curry leaves seeped in from the kitchen.
    — Brandon Drenon, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2022
  • The syrup is made with pineapple skin, cinnamon and clove for a fresh and slightly spiced taste.
    — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
  • Add a dash of cinnamon and a drop of coconut oil for flavor.
    — Women's Health, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The wagyu sliders are also served on the rolls and if you book brunch, the rolls are coated in a warm cinnamon sauce.
    — Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Made with cinnamon and three times the garden-fresh goodness, what's not to love?
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
  • Create a small cinnamon roll with the twist and secure with a hair tie, making sure to leave the ends out.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Add the agave and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form, 2–3 minutes, then beat in the cinnamon.
    — Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Makes 6oz cinnamon syrup, or enough for a whole brigade of Jet Pilots.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 June 2022
  • Add the eggs, pumpkin pie spice and ground cinnamon to the blender and blend until well combined.
    — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Remove cinnamon rolls from the package and place on a plate.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Wrap the ends of cinnamon sticks in red twine and slip place cards in the stick's natural crevice to create place cards.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
  • These are rooted in cedarwood, clover, and cinnamon for a hint of sweet spice.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
  • My version, for example, has black pepper in it, cumin, cloves, allspice, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025

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