lollipop

or lol·ly·pop

[ lol-ee-pop ]

noun

1. a piece of hard candy attached to the end of a small stick that is held in the hand while the candy is licked.

lollipop

/ ˈlɒlɪˌpɒp /

noun

1. a boiled sweet or toffee stuck on a small wooden stick
2. another word for ice lolly

Word History and Origins

Origin of lollipop¹

1785–95; dial. lolly tongue + pop ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of lollipop¹

C18: perhaps from Northern English dialect lolly the tongue (compare loll ) + pop ¹

Example Sentences

At the bottom of the list, along with chewy sugar candies, are pure sugar candies such as lollipops, Jolly Ranchers, gummies and Smarties.

From Salon

There’s even a water tower in the center of town painted to look like it’s held up by the long-lived lollipops.

From Salon

Tom Tugendhat appeared to enjoy the Conservative Party Conference – handing out tat, sorry, memorabilia to anyone willing to take it: smarties, baseball caps, pens, notepads, even lollipops with a picture of him in the middle.

From BBC

Ten days later, Fleming delivered another 25 vials to the actor’s home along with ketamine lollipops that prosecutors say Sangha threw in as a bonus for the large order, according to the indictment.

From Los Angeles Times

It was, at the time, an elegant urban oasis, with lollipop palms standing over a lake fed by natural springs.

From Los Angeles Times