Pronunciation: /ˈmæd.lɪn/
noun a small sponge cake typically baked in a shell-shaped mold
A1 I ate a delicious madeleine for dessert.
A2 She baked some madeleines for the party.
B1 The bakery down the street makes the best madeleines in town.
B2 The recipe for making madeleines requires precision and patience.
C1 The madeleine is a classic French pastry that is often enjoyed with tea.
C2 The chef's specialty is a modern twist on the traditional madeleine.
adjective describing word that modifies a noun
A1 I tried a madeleine cake for the first time and it was delicious.
A2 She brought a madeleine cookie to share with her friends.
B1 The bakery down the street is famous for their madeleine pastries.
B2 The chef prepared a madeleine-inspired dessert for the special event.
C1 The madeleine flavor profile was a perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
C2 The madeleine recipe was passed down through generations in her family.
formal The madeleine is a traditional French pastry that is often enjoyed with tea or coffee.
informal I love having a madeleine with my morning coffee.
slang Let's grab some madeleines for our picnic later.
figurative The smell of the madeleine brought back memories of my childhood.
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