cinnamon
word
/ˈsɪnəmən/
SI-nuh-muhn
/sˈɪnəmən/
SI-nuh-muhn
Definition
A sweet-smelling spice made from the inner bark of certain trees, used in cooking and baking.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a spice in sweet foods like desserts, drinks, and some savory dishes. Most often found as sticks or ground powder. Common collocations: 'ground cinnamon,' 'cinnamon roll.'
Spanish: canelaPortuguese (BR): canelaPortuguese (PT): canelaChinese (Simplified): 肉桂Chinese (Traditional): 肉桂Hindi: दालचीनीArabic: قرفةBengali: দারুচিনিRussian: корицаJapanese: シナモンVietnamese: quếKorean: 계피Turkish: tarçınUrdu: دار چینیIndonesian: kayu manis
Example Sentences
I like to add cinnamon to my oatmeal.
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She baked cinnamon cookies for the party.
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This tea has a strong cinnamon flavor.
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That bakery’s cinnamon rolls are amazing—so soft and sweet!
natural
A pinch of cinnamon makes coffee taste even better.
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You can smell the cinnamon as soon as you walk into her kitchen.
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