Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caramel
noun
/ˈkɛr.ə.mɛl/
Definition
Caramel is a confection made by heating sugar until it melts and turns golden brown.
Examples
- She drizzled caramel over the ice cream.
- The caramel sauce added a rich flavor to the cake.
- He loves the taste of salted caramel chocolates.
Meaning
It refers to both the process of cooking sugar and the sweet, sticky substance produced at that stage. Caramel can be used as a flavoring or topping in various desserts.
Synonyms
- toffee
- fudge
