caramel: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

There are two main pronunciations. In British English, it's typically /ˈkær.ə.məl/ (KA-ruh-muhl). In American English, both /ˈkɑːr.məl/ (KAR-muhl) and /ˈker.ə.məl/ (CARE-uh-muhl) are common. Neither is incorrect.

It can be both. As a substance or flavour, it's uncountable (e.g., 'Add some caramel'). When referring to individual pieces of candy, it's countable (e.g., 'She gave me two caramels').

All are sugar-based candies. Caramel is made by caramelising sugar with milk/cream, resulting in a chewy or soft texture. Toffee is similar but cooked to a higher temperature, making it harder. Butterscotch is traditionally made with brown sugar and butter, without milk/cream, and has a distinct flavour.

The colour is named after the characteristic golden-brown to medium brown hue of caramelised sugar. It's a warm, neutral shade commonly used in fashion, design, and describing hair colour.

A sweet, chewy or soft candy made by heating sugar, often with butter, milk, or cream, until it browns and develops a characteristic flavour.

Caramel is usually neutral to informal; common in culinary and everyday contexts. in register.