bonbon

noun

bon·​bon ˈbän-ˌbän 

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

Examples of bonbon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Owned by two brothers, the chocolatier offers a wide variety of unique bonbon flavors like that of ginger caramel crunch, hibiscus honey or flavors like double milk chocolate for those who prefer a more traditional approach. —Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025

The classic pairing of chocolate and almond shines in these easy-to-make bonbons. —Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025

There, the co-founder and CEO of Savor watched her company chocolate bonbons get purchased by consumers for the first time. —Megan Sauer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025

Books, blooms, bonbons and a birthday Vignettes, a vintage shop in Ocean Beach, is turning 30. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Kids Definition

bonbon

noun

bon·​bon ˈbän-ˌbän 

: a candy with a soft coating (as chocolate) and a creamy center

Etymology

French, literally, "good good," from bon "good," from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus, bounty