chewing gum

[ choo-ing ]

noun

1. a sweetened and flavored preparation for chewing, usually made of chicle.

chewing gum

noun

1. a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavoured and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate

Word History and Origins

Origin of chewing gum¹

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

Example Sentences

Other sounds, be it his wife popping chewing gum or a neighbour's dog barking, and some smells, such as congealed fat or grease, and sights such as fluorescent lights, have always made him very uncomfortable.

From BBC

She learned about the ‘park’ method from BLIP’s instructions, in which one ‘parks’ the chewing gum in their gums to ensure the ingredients absorb fully.

From Los Angeles Times

Vapes containing the drug spice or other illicit substances, food and even chewing gum could be used for spiking, according to the force.

From BBC

Eating quickly is one of the main factors in increasing both air intake and gas production, although chewing gum, smoking and alterations in the gut microbiota may also contribute.

From Salon

"No child should ever turn blue unless they disobeyed Mr. Wonka's clear instructions about not trying the chewing gum and now only suffering the only slightly disproportionate consequences," Oliver joked.

From Salon