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

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

It isn’t just candy bars, either, as Cisneros said the event will include offerings such as “confections, caramels, truffles and bonbons” to satisfy the tastes of all.

From Seattle Times