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caramel

[kar-uh-muhl, -mel, kahr-muhl] / ˈkær ə məl, -ˌmɛl, ˈkɑr məl /


NOUN
bonbon
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It comprises a chocolate shell with biscuit pieces, chocolate and vanilla ice cream layers, and a caramel lava centre which he describes as "four dimensional".

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Forte Chocolates’ rosemary-orange caramels are another excellent small bite: honey caramel infused with rosemary, bright orange and a dash of salt, all enrobed in dark chocolate.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

The natural color dubbed ordinary or plain caramel was associated with a 15% increased risk of overall cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

There’s also République, the French-inspired bakery and cafe known for its salted caramel chocolate cake.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

The smell of a bonfire mixes with the caramel.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Shekoh Confections – Master Chocolatier Shekoh Moossavi creates hand-painted bonbons, sea-salt caramels and pate de fruits inspired by Persian heritage and French technique.

From Salon Nov. 20, 2025

I’ll never forget stumbling upon Gruyère caramels in a grocery store—yes, really.

From Salon May 24, 2025

Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the caramels are melted and smooth.

From Washington Times Nov. 1, 2023

Why not tell Charlotte to cancel those grossly overpriced comfort caramels she’s sending over?

From New York Times Jun. 29, 2023

Sometimes we bought her smoked corn on the cob sprinkled with lemon juice, or two paisa caramels.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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