caramel
Translation
caramel
Examples
The dessert was drizzled with warm caramel.
The dessert was drizzled with warm caramel.
She bought a bag of soft caramels.
She bought a bag of soft caramels.
Grammar Patterns
((some)) caramel (uncountable) A sweet, sticky substance. The cake has a caramel topping.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toffee, butterscotch
Etymology
From French 'caramel', from Spanish 'caramelo', possibly from Late Latin 'cannamellis' (sugar cane).
Memory Tips
Imagine melting sugar in a 'carafe' to make a 'meal' (ca-ra-mel). The sound is soft and sweet, like the food itself.