almond extract
nounUK /ˈɑː.mənd ˈek.strækt/
US /ˈɑːl.mənd ˈek.strækt/
A sweet liquid from almonds that people add to food to make it taste like almonds.
Mom put a little almond extract in the cake batter.
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2. A concentrated flavoring made by soaking crushed almonds in alcohol.
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of pure almond extract.
3. A liquid used in small amounts to give desserts a nutty taste.
A drop of almond extract made the cookies smell wonderful.
4. An ingredient often used in baking instead of whole almonds.
She used almond extract because she had no nuts in the house.