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cinnamon

[ˈsɪnəmən]

cinnamon Definition

  • 1an aromatic spice made from the bark of certain trees and used in cooking
  • 2a light reddish-brown color

Using cinnamon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cinnamon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the apple pie.

  • Example

    Cinnamon is often used in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine.

  • Example

    The walls were painted in a warm cinnamon shade.

  • Example

    She wore a dress in a lovely cinnamon color.

cinnamon Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cinnamon

  • a sweet pastry made with cinnamon, typically served for breakfast or dessert

    Example

    I love having cinnamon rolls with my coffee in the morning.

  • a viral internet challenge where a person attempts to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon without drinking water

    Example

    The cinnamon challenge can be dangerous and is not recommended.

  • cinnamon stick

    a long, thin piece of cinnamon bark used as a spice or for flavoring drinks

    Example

    I like to stir my hot chocolate with a cinnamon stick.

Origins of cinnamon

from Old French 'cinnamome' and Latin 'cinnamomum', from Greek 'kinnamomon'

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Summary: cinnamon in Brief

Cinnamon [ˈsɪnəmən] is an aromatic spice made from tree bark and used in cooking. It is also a light reddish-brown color. Examples of its use include adding it to apple pie or using it in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Cinnamon can also refer to a color, as in 'The walls were painted in a warm cinnamon shade.'

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