caramel
5 synonyms for caramel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A chewy candy or sauce made by heating sugar until it turns golden-brown.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
raw sienna
caramel brown
yellowish brown
caramelized sugar
How to use caramel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
caramel sauce
salted caramel
caramel color
Etymology
From French caramel, tracing back through Spanish and Portuguese to Late Latin calamellus, "little reed" — an odd origin for a sugary treat.
Full origin of caramel →Frequently asked questions
What does “caramel” mean?
The word “caramel” means a chewy candy or sauce made by heating sugar until it turns golden-brown. In plain terms, a sweet, chewy candy or sauce made from cooked sugar, or the golden-brown color it has.
How do you pronounce “caramel”?
“Caramel” is pronounced KA-ruh-mehl (/ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “caramel” in a sentence?
Here is “caramel” used in a sentence: “She drizzled warm caramel over the ice cream.”
What part of speech is “caramel”?
Depending on how it is used, “caramel” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “caramel” come from?
The word “caramel” comes from Late Latin. From French caramel, tracing back through Spanish and Portuguese to Late Latin calamellus, "little reed" — an odd origin for a sugary treat.
Is “caramel” a common word?
“Caramel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “caramel” have?
“Caramel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a chewy candy or sauce made by heating sugar until it turns golden-brown.
