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candy
1[kan-dee]
noun
plural
candiesany of a variety of confections made with sugar, syrup, etc., often combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc.
a single piece of such a confection.
Slang., cocaine.
someone or something that is pleasing or pleasurable, usually in a superficial way (often used in combination).
The show is candy, but enjoy it for what it is.
verb (used with object)
to cook in sugar or syrup, as sweet potatoes or carrots.
to cook in heavy syrup until transparent, as fruit, fruit peel, or ginger.
to reduce (sugar, syrup, etc.) to a crystalline form, usually by boiling down.
to coat with sugar.
to candy dates.
to make sweet, palatable, or agreeable.
verb (used without object)
to become covered with sugar.
to crystallize into sugar.
Candy
2[kan-dee]
noun
a female given name.
candy
/ ˈkændɪ /
noun
confectionery in general; sweets, chocolate, etc
a person or thing that is regarded as being attractive but superficial
arm candy
informal, very easy to accomplish
verb
to cause (sugar, etc) to become crystalline, esp by boiling or (of sugar) to become crystalline through boiling
to preserve (fruit peel, ginger, etc) by boiling in sugar
to cover with any crystalline substance, such as ice or sugar
Other Word Forms
- candylike adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of candy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of candy1
Example Sentences
As trick-or-treaters make their rounds this year, many will be expecting the usual cornucopia of candy.
A national online candy supplier has hit a financial sour patch, filing for bankruptcy shortly before the biggest day for candy sales: Halloween.
“I’m looking for all the help I can get, I wish there was more,” said John Green, who manages a candy store on Main Street.
Mondelez International Inc., the maker of Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers and Sour Patch Kids candy, said late Tuesday it reached “peak costs” and dialed down its expectations for the year.
But if none of that sounds more appealing than curling up on your couch with a good show to watch and a bag of your favorite candy nearby, we’ve got you covered.
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