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Nougat: meaning, definitions and examples

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nougat

 

[ หˆnuหษกษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sweet treat

Nougat is a sweet confection made from sugar or honey, nuts, and egg white. It is often chewy and can be found in various types, usually encasing other ingredients like chocolate or fruits. Nougat is a popular ingredient in many candy bars and desserts around the world.

Synonyms

candy, confection, treat

Examples of usage

  • I love the nougat in this chocolate bar.
  • The cake was topped with a layer of nougat.
  • She made a delicious nougat with almonds and pistachios.

Translations

Translations of the word "nougat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nougat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅเค—เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nougat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nougat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nugat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŒใ‚ฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nougat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nougat

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nugatin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุฌุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nugรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nugat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰›่ฝง็ณ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nougat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรณgat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒฃแƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nugat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nougat

Etymology

The word 'nougat' comes from the Provenรงal word 'nujada', which is derived from the Latin 'nux', meaning 'nut'. Historically, nougat has its roots in the Mediterranean region, particularly in France and Spain, where it has been enjoyed since ancient times. The traditional recipe comprises sugar or honey blended with roasted nuts, particularly almonds and hazelnuts. Over centuries, nougat has evolved, with different cultures incorporating local flavors and ingredients, leading to various styles such as 'torrone' in Italy and 'turrรณn' in Spain. Today, nougat is a beloved confection worldwide, often served as a treat during festive occasions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,698, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.