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