candy floss

noun

, British.

1. cotton candy.
2. something that is attractive but inconsequential.

Word History and Origins

Origin of candy floss¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Children are being targeted with colours, branding and flavours such as bubble gum or candy floss, it says, to push a product that can lead to nicotine addiction.

From BBC

To the west, the clouds unfurled like strawberry-pink candy floss.

From Los Angeles Times

To the west, the clouds unfurled like a strawberry pink candy floss.

From Los Angeles Times

"I used to get called 'candy floss' and 'fluffy hair' and 'dandelion' - I thought those things were really cute and really nice."

From BBC

“I met James around ten days ago at The Hydro in the queue for popcorn and candy floss at Disney on Ice” McCabe told BBC Scotland.

From BBC