1. Plural of gingerbread; spiced cake or cookie made with ginger, molasses, and other spices.
Usage: Most common sense; typically refers to the baked goods themselves
2. Plural of gingerbread; elaborate or showy architectural ornamentation, especially on buildings.
Usage: Figurative or architectural use; refers to decorative trim or embellishment

Examples

• The bakery displayed fresh gingerbreads in the window during the holiday season.
• My grandmother baked dozens of gingerbreads for the Christmas party.
• The Victorian house was covered in ornate gingerbreads and intricate trim.
• Children decorated gingerbread houses with frosting and candy.
• The old mansion's elaborate gingerbreads made it a local landmark.
• We sampled different varieties of gingerbreads at the fair.