cinnamon
Intermediate/ˈsɪn.ə.mən/
- noun
- the bark (= hard outer covering) of a tropical tree, or a brown powder made from this, used as a spice to give a particular taste to sweet or savory food
cinnamon in a sentence
- “This cinnamon roll takes me back.”
- “Sprinkle the baked apples with a little sugar and cinnamon.”
- “Spices that can be used in curry mixes include coriander, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and turmeric.”
- “We had hot chocolate and cinnamon biscuits.”
What does “cinnamon” mean?
cinnamon (noun) means the bark (= hard outer covering) of a tropical tree, or a brown powder made from this, used as a spice to give a particular taste to sweet or savory food. It is pronounced /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "cinnamon" mean?
- cinnamon (noun) means: the bark (= hard outer covering) of a tropical tree, or a brown powder made from this, used as a spice to give a particular taste to sweet or savory food
- How do you pronounce "cinnamon"?
- "cinnamon" is pronounced /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "cinnamon" in a sentence?
- Here is "cinnamon" used in a sentence: This cinnamon roll takes me back.
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