Synonyms for candy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kan-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæn di

Définition of candy

Origin : late 13c., "crystalized sugar," from Old French çucre candi "sugar candy," ultimately from Arabic qandi, from Persian qand "cane sugar," probably from Sanskrit khanda "piece (of sugar)," perhaps from Dravidian (cf. Tamil kantu "candy," kattu "to harden, condense").

noun confection

Example sentences :

As for the child, he gave himself wholly to the enjoyment of a stick of candy.
Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Of what value are milk, cream, and butter in the making of candy?
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

What care should be exercised in the use of colorings in candy?
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

A box of candy against a good cigar, they are a stolid married couple.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

She should have the candy cock, but must promise not to say a word if she took it.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

Sybilly got the key an' unlocked it, an' she give us this candy, too!
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

She's always giving them candy and fruit, whenever they show up at the station.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

A stick of candy from Tom's pocket was greedily accepted by Jackie.
Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox

I tried Nellie H.'s recipe for candy, and I think it is real nice.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 6, 1880 » by Various

She isn't fishing for boxes of candy or invitations to dances.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

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