bonbon

[ bon-bon; French bawn-bawn ]

noun

, plural bon·bons [bon, -bonz, baw, n, -, bawn].

1. a fondant, fruit, or nut center dipped in fondant or chocolate; a chocolate.
2. a piece of confectionery; candy.

bonbon

/ ˈbɒnbɒn /

noun

1. a sweet

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonbon¹

1790–1800; < French: literally, good-good; a repetitive compound, originally nursery word

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonbon¹

C19: from French, originally a children's word from bon good

Example Sentences

“On the couch with bonbons is not really my style,” Ms. Hayden said.

From New York Times

There’s a commercial kitchen, where Dolcetta Artisan Sweets turns out handcrafted bonbons that gleam like jewels.

From Seattle Times

“We’re doing a chocolate bonbon with the Huntington logo on there. And then it comes with like a little lobster cup, which is going to be fantastic.”

From Los Angeles Times

When you imagine a bonbon, you're probably thinking of a little chocolate sphere, filled with some decadent ingredients.

From Salon

She’s probably most famous for a salted chocolate caramel tart that mimics a rich bonbon and was, for years, on the dessert menu at New York City’s Gramercy Tavern, part of Union Square Hospitality Group.

From Washington Post