Definitions for caramel
ˈkær ə məl, -ˌmɛl, ˈkɑr məlcaramel

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. caramelnoun

   firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk

2. caramel, caramelized sugarnoun

   burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food

3. yellowish brown, raw sienna, buff, caramel, caramel brownadjective

   a medium to dark tan color

4. caramel, caramel brownadjective

   having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. caramelnoun

   A smooth, chewy, sticky confection made by heating sugar and other ingredients until the sugars polymerize and become sticky

2. caramelnoun

   A piece of such candy

3. caramelnoun

   A yellow-brown color

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Caramel

   Caramel ( or ) is an orange-brown confectionery product made by heating a range of sugars. It can be used as a flavoring in puddings and desserts, as a filling in bonbons, or as a topping for ice cream and custard. The process of caramelization consists of heating sugar slowly to around 170 °C (340 °F). As the sugar heats, the molecules break down and re-form into compounds with a characteristic colour and flavour. A variety of candies, desserts, toppings, and confections are made with caramel: brittles, nougats, pralines, flan, crème brûlée, crème caramel, and caramel apples. Ice creams sometimes are flavored with or contain swirls of caramel.

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1. caramel

   Caramel refers to a confectionery product derived from heating various types of sugars until they change color and develop a distinct flavor and aroma. It is typically used as a flavoring, coloring, and topping in desserts, candies, sauces, and beverages. The process of making caramel involves a chemical reaction called caramelization where sugar changes its structure, resulting in a brown, sweet, slightly nutty-flavored substance. The term "caramel" can also refer to a medium to dark-brown color.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Caramelnoun

   burnt sugar; a brown or black porous substance obtained by heating sugar. It is soluble in water, and is used for coloring spirits, gravies, etc

2. Caramelnoun

   a kind of confectionery, usually a small cube or square of tenacious paste, or candy, of varying composition and flavor

3. Etymology: [F. caramel (cf. Sp. caramelo), LL. canna mellis, cannamella, canamella, calamellus mellitus, sugar cane, from or confused with L. canna reed + mel, mellis, honey. See Cane.]

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1. Caramel

   Caramel is a beige to dark-brown confectionery product made by heating any of a variety of sugars. It is used as a flavoring in puddings and desserts, as a filling in bonbons, and as a topping for ice cream, custards, and caramel corn. The process of caramelization consists of heating sugar slowly to around 170 °C. As the sugar heats, the molecules break down and re-form into compounds with a characteristic color and flavor. A variety of candies, desserts, and confections are made with caramel: brittles, nougats, pralines, crème brûlée, crème caramel, and caramel apples.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Caramel

   kar′a-mel, n. a dark-brown substance produced by the action of heat on sugar, used in colouring whisky, wines, &c.: a kind of confection, usually of chocolate, sugar, and butter.—Also Car′omel. [Fr.—Sp. caramelo; further origin dubious.]

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1. Caramel

   Caramel vs. Carmel -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Caramel and Carmel.

Matched Categories

1. • Candy

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for caramel »

1. reclama

2. ceramal

3. maceral

4. carmela

5. cameral

How to pronounce caramel?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Indian

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How to say caramel in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of caramel in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of caramel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of caramel in a Sentence

1. Paul Byrne:

   Think of like a Milky Way bar or a Mars bar, its where the chocolate and caramel touch, that depth, you can treat that as the thickness of the brittle, rigid layer.

2. Adam Spencer:

   I was doing a ‘Lemmy’ [Motrhead's legendary rock and roll front man] themed burger and his favorite drink was Jack Daniels and Coke. I made a caramel with this in it and it tasted amazing.

3. Jeffrey Godsick:

   It’s a premium lager, it’s got a very good balance of flavor and refreshment to it. It’s fairly deep golden in color. It’s got a hint of fruit to it. It’s got a caramel aromatic to it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=caramel
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Caramel
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caramel
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caramel
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=caramel
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=caramel
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=caramel