candy

¹

[ kan-dee ]

noun

, plural can·dies.

1. any of a variety of confections made with sugar, syrup, etc., often combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc.
2. a single piece of such a confection.
3. Slang. cocaine.
4. someone or something that is pleasing or pleasurable, usually in a superficial way (often used in combination): arm candy, ear candy, eye candy.

   The show is candy, but enjoy it for what it is.

verb (used with object)

, can·died, can·dy·ing.

1. to cook in sugar or syrup, as sweet potatoes or carrots.
2. to cook in heavy syrup until transparent, as fruit, fruit peel, or ginger.
3. to reduce (sugar, syrup, etc.) to a crystalline form, usually by boiling down.
4. to coat with sugar:

   to candy dates.

5. to make sweet, palatable, or agreeable.

verb (used without object)

, can·died, can·dy·ing.

1. to become covered with sugar.
2. to crystallize into sugar.

Candy

²

[ kan-dee ]

noun

1. a female given name.

candy

/ ˈkændɪ /

noun

1. confectionery in general; sweets, chocolate, etc
2. a person or thing that is regarded as being attractive but superficial

   arm candy

3. like taking candy from a baby informal.
   very easy to accomplish

verb

1. to cause (sugar, etc) to become crystalline, esp by boiling or (of sugar) to become crystalline through boiling
2. to preserve (fruit peel, ginger, etc) by boiling in sugar
3. to cover with any crystalline substance, such as ice or sugar

Other Words From

• candy·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of candy¹

1225–75; Middle English candi, sugre candi candied sugar < Middle French sucre candi; candi ≪ Arabic qandī < Persian qandi sugar < Sanskrit khaṇḍakaḥ sugar candy

Word History and Origins

Origin of candy¹

C18: from Old French sucre candi candied sugar, from Arabic qandi candied, from qand cane sugar, of Dravidian origin

Example Sentences

Those who pay close attention to the queue may spot that Tiana is a fan of the very same candy brand.

From Los Angeles Times

And to be sure, a significant portion of the viewing public scarfs these characters and their nasty business like candy corn.

From Los Angeles Times

On rare occasions, Im would be lucky enough to buy a piece of candy by selling bottles or scrap rubber.

From Los Angeles Times

“To me, he’s just a normal grandpa. He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking,” she said.

From BBC

And the installations continue all the way through the gift shop, which is situated between a series of photo backdrops and a food court offering concessions like popcorn and cotton candy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sweet