noun
nonpareil
A tiny round candy used to decorate sweets.
She decorates each cupcake with a scattering of colorful nonpareils.
Etymology
The French expression means without equal and first served as a term of praise. Confectionery adopted the name for small decorative sugar sweets.
More examples
- Press the nonpareils into the frosting before it sets.
- A single white nonpareil rolls off the cookie.
- We dip the chocolate-covered pretzels in rainbow nonpareils.
Forms
nonpareil · nonpareils
Similar words
- sprinkle
- A broader term for small candy decorations of various shapes.