candy pull

noun

1. a social gathering at which taffy or molasses candy is made.

Word History and Origins

Origin of candy pull¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

There’s an anecdote in the biography about how George Gould, who was perhaps her suitor, a friend of Austin’s from the college, wrote on the back of a piece of paper “Come to a candy pull”—and she saved that piece of paper for decades and then wrote a poem on the back of it, which is why we know about it.

From Slate

The candy pull remains in the ideas folder.

From Slate

And here, below the window, was the place where Pamela Clemens, Sam's sister, the original of Cousin Mary in "Tom Sawyer," had her candy pull on that evening when a boy, in his undershirt, came tumbling from above.

From Project Gutenberg

Bob Stevens had been invited to join in the festivities, which included a molasses candy pull and games appropriate to the occasion.

From Project Gutenberg

The candy pull had been forgotten.

From Project Gutenberg