Pronunciation

/kændi/

Definitions

• Noun: A sweet confection made from sugar, often containing chocolate, fruit, nuts, or other flavorings. [Etymology: Old French “candie” from Latin “candēre” (to shine), related to “candle” 🕯️]
• Verb: To consume or enjoy candy, typically as a treat. [Example: “The children love to candy their Halloween candy.”]
• Noun: Informal term for a person, especially a young girl, in a sweet or innocent manner. [Example: “She’s such a candy, always with a smile on her face.”]

Phrases

• “Candy store” refers to a place that sells a variety of sweets.
• “A piece of candy” is a single sweet.
• “Candy coat” is a metaphor for something that appears attractive but may be deceptive or hollow.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The kids begged their parents for more candy after the Halloween parade.”
• Verb: “After a long day, she treated herself to a big candy bar.”
• Noun: “He was the life of the party, a real candy.”

Synonyms

• Sweets
• Chocolates
• Candy bars
• Lollipops
• Taffy
• Bonbons
• Candies (plural form)