candy

noun

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can·dy | \ ˈkan-dē

plural candies

Definition of candy

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup

2a : a confection made with sugar and often flavoring and filling

b : a piece of such confection

3 : something that is pleasant or appealing in a light or frivolous way visual candy

candy

verb

candied; candying

Definition of candy (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to encrust in or coat with sugar specifically : to cook (something, such as fruit or fruit peel) in a heavy syrup until glazed

2 : to make attractive : sweeten candying up the duke's reputation

3 : to crystallize into sugar

intransitive verb

: to become coated or encrusted with sugar crystals : become crystallized into sugar

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Examples of candy in a Sentence

Noun The cough syrup tastes like candy. Verb the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers

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