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caramel

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: caramel

1
n
burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food
2
nadj
a medium to dark tan color
having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: caramel
1

n burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food

Synonyms:
caramelized sugar
Type of:
refined sugar, sugar
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

n firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk

Type of:
candy, confect
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
2

n a medium to dark tan color

Synonyms:
buff, caramel brown, raw sienna, yellowish brown
Types:
snuff-color, snuff-colour
dark yellowish brown
Type of:
brown, brownness
an orange of low brightness and saturation

adj having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown

Synonyms:
caramel brown
chromatic
being or having or characterized by hue
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