Brittle (Noun)
Meaning
Caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The toffee brittle was carefully packaged to prevent breakage during shipping.
- She coated the nuts in a sweet, caramelized brittle that added crunch to the treat.
- The brittle sheets were then broken into irregular pieces and sold as a sweet snack.
- The bakers worked quickly to shape the brittle into designs before it hardened completely.
- A layer of peanut brittle was the perfect complement to the rich, creamy ice cream.