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caramel

Pronunciation: /ˈkarəm(ə)l, -mɛl/

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Definition of caramel

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