How to Use cinnamon in a Sentence

cinnamon

noun
  • This cinnamon roll is big enough to share.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • This cinnamon roll is big enough to share.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • But the squares taste more like rice than cinnamon.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In short, no, cinnamon does not kill ants.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Yes, eight hours for a cinnamon roll.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Then stir in maple syrup, a dash of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Does cinnamon keep bugs away from plants?
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
  • Serve warm or chilled, topped with ground cinnamon.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • What’s doughy, flaky, and packed full of cinnamon?
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Cinnabon places ovens filled with warm cinnamon rolls near the front of its stores.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Scents vary from apple and lemon to cinnamon and mint.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Sprinkle the top with cinnamon but do not stir again for the last half hour.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Place the cinnamon sticks and allspice berries on the hot coals.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2021
  • The cinnamon roll churros are sweet, but not too sweet.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • In a bowl, add the egg, nut butter, and cinnamon.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Mix and top the cinnamon rolls with the mixture.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And grab a cinnamon roll and a concha.
    — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Fresh beignets and cinnamon rolls are available all day.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Cider can also have spices, like cinnamon, added to it.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • If using ground cinnamon, fold it in now.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Coat cream cheese pieces with the cinnamon sugar.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Add pears, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt and toss.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2021
  • It's balanced by juicy berries kissed with cinnamon.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
  • There's a cinnamon hue that runs throughout most of the curls and pairs well with the lighter blonde.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 9 Sep. 2021
  • The cinnamon from the apple butter and the pear make a great duo.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • In the back, soft waves melted around what looked like a cinnamon roll bun on the crown of her head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Get the giant cinnamon roll to split.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Top each bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025

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