Main Entry:

bon·bon

Pronunciation:

\ˈbän-ˌbän\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, reduplication of bon good, from Latin bonus — more at bounty

Date:

1770

1 : a candy with chocolate or fondant coating and fondant center that sometimes contains fruits and nuts 2 : something that is pleasing in a light or frivolous way <singing pop bonbons>