gumdrop

[ guhm-drop ]

noun

1. a small candy made of gum arabic, gelatin, or the like, sweetened and flavored.

gumdrop

/ ˈɡʌmˌdrɒp /

noun

1. a small jelly-like sweet containing gum arabic and various colourings and flavourings Also called (esp Brit)gum

Word History and Origins

Origin of gumdrop¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; gum ¹ + drop

Example Sentences

But that doesn’t mean it’s gumdrops, rainbows and good vibes only.

From Seattle Times

Sprinkle in a bit of imagination and the hats can also be transformed into a cake, a cupcake and, yeah, even a gumdrop!

From Salon

Another of her favorite creations: a gumdrop tree made from twigs and sweets.

From Seattle Times

The 2022 ornament shows the north and south fronts of a gingerbread White House that is decorated with white piping, red-and-white candies, gumdrops and candy canes.

From Seattle Times

Three months later, on a cold December day, we bought a tree together and decorated it with strands of popcorn and gumdrops.

From Salon