noun

nougat

NUH-giht

Nougat (noun) means a chewy confection made from whipped sugar or honey, often with nuts folded in. Example: “The candy bar had a layer of nougat under the chocolate coating.”

noun

A chewy confection made from whipped sugar or honey, often with nuts folded in.

"The candy bar had a layer of nougat under the chocolate coating."

"She loves the almond nougat sold at the Christmas market."

How to use nougat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA soft, chewy sweet, often used as filler in chocolate bars or eaten on its own with nuts.

Common pairings

almond nougat a bar of nougat chewy nougat

Word forms

nougats plural

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Etymology

From French nougat, tracing back through Occitan to Latin nux, "nut" — a nod to the almonds or hazelnuts traditionally mixed in.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “nougat” mean?

The word “nougat” means a chewy confection made from whipped sugar or honey, often with nuts folded in. In plain terms, a soft, chewy sweet, often used as filler in chocolate bars or eaten on its own with nuts.

How do you pronounce “nougat”?

“Nougat” is pronounced NUH-giht (/ˈnuɡət/ in IPA).

How do you use “nougat” in a sentence?

Here is “nougat” used in a sentence: “The candy bar had a layer of nougat under the chocolate coating.”

What part of speech is “nougat”?

“Nougat” is a noun.

Where does the word “nougat” come from?

The word “nougat” comes from Latin. From French nougat, tracing back through Occitan to Latin nux, "nut" — a nod to the almonds or hazelnuts traditionally mixed in.