Phrase guide

caramel apple

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A dessert or snack made by dipping an apple in liquid heated caramel and often sprinkling with nuts etc., then allowing the caramel to cool and harden.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: candied apple, candy apple, taffy apple, toffee apple

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sweet, confection

History

Etymology

Compound of caramel + apple.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: karamelliomena — apple dipped in caramel
  • Japanese: キャラメルアップル (kyarameru appuru) — apple dipped in caramel
  • Korean: 카라멜 애플 (karamel aepeul) — apple dipped in caramel
  • Polish: caramel apple — apple dipped in caramel
  • Vietnamese: táo caramel — apple dipped in caramel