Definition of candy
candies
1 : crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup
2a : a confection made with sugar and often flavoring and fillingb : a piece of such confection
3 : something that is pleasant or appealing in a light or frivolous way visual candy
candy
adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of candy in a Sentence
The cough syrup tastes like candy.
Origin and Etymology of candy
Middle English sugre candy, partial translation of Medieval French sucre candi, from Old French sucre sugar + Arabic qandī candied, from qand crystallized sugar
candy
Definition of candy
candied
;candying
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
Examples of candy in a Sentence
the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers
First Known Use of candy
1533
CANDY Defined for English Language Learners
candy
playDefinition of candy for English Language Learners
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: a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate
CANDY Defined for Kids
Definition of candy for Students
candies
: a sweet made of sugar often with flavoring and filling
Definition of candy for Students
candied
;candying
: to coat or become coated with sugar often by cooking
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