Definition

A type of cake or cookie made with molasses and flavored with ginger, often cut into shapes and decorated.

Example

During the holidays, we love to bake gingerbread cookies and decorate them with icing.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making gingerbread cookies?

Yes, I love how they smell while baking!

I want to decorate them with icing this year.

That sounds like a lot of fun — I can't wait to see your gingerbread creations!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gingerbread → The word is formed from "ginger" (from Old English *gingifer*, meaning the spice derived from the root of the ginger plant) and "bread" (from Old English *bread*, meaning a baked food made from flour). Gingerbread refers to a type of baked good flavored with ginger.

Memory Tip

Think of the spice 'ginger' that adds flavor to a 'bread' — that's how gingerbread is a sweet treat made with ginger.

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