In English, nonpareil is pronounced \nahn-puh-REL\ and means “having no equal” as an adjective or, as a noun, “someone or something that is better than any other” or, more deliciously, “a small flat disc of chocolate covered with sugar pellets.”
Why is it called a nonpareil?
Nonpareils are dark chocolate discs that are sprinkled with small, white candy balls. The name actually refers to the small candy balls and is from the French word for "without equal." We think that putting them on dark chocolate is an excellent "delivery system." Sno Caps are a smaller version.
How do you use nonpareil in a sentence?
Nonpareil in a Sentence ?
- Because the restaurant's food is nonpareil in the city, the dining establishment has a six-month waiting list.
- The champions deserved the title because they were nonpareil all season and won every game.
