Gingerbread (noun)

A type of sweet cake or biscuit made with molasses or syrup, spices such as ginger and cinnamon, and often decorated with icing or candies.

Origin:

The word 'gingerbread' is derived from the old french word 'gingebras' which meant 'preserved ginger' and was later applied to a type of cake made with ginger.

Examples:

1. Gingerbread houses are a traditional Christmas decoration in many countries.
2. My grandmother always made gingerbread cookies during the holidays.
3. This year's Gingerbread Lane at the New York Hall of Science features over 100 gingerbread houses.
4. Gingerbread is a popular flavor in holiday treats such as lattes and ice cream.
5. The dark, spicy flavor of gingerbread pairs well with cream cheese frosting.