caramel

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkarəm(ə)l, -mɛl/

noun

[mass noun]
  • sugar or syrup heated until it turns brown, used as a flavouring or colouring for food or drink: a gateau frosted with caramel [as modifier]: caramel ice cream
  • the light brown colour of caramel: the liquid turns a pale caramel [as modifier]: a caramel sweater
  • [count noun] a soft toffee made with sugar and butter that have been melted and further heated: a jar of caramels

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Spanish caramelo