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candy cane

noun

US
: a stick of hard red and white candy with a curve at the top

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Free This festive Pineville Tree Lighting will feature a visit from Santa, seasonal treats like s’mores and hot chocolate, and family activities including a train ride, a craft tent and a candy cane hunt. Evan Moore november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025 One of the most family-friendly pop-up experiences, Lakehouse Resort throws an annual holiday festival with candy cane cruises on Lake San Marcos as a highlight. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025 MousePlanet recommends showing up an hour before the official park opening to secure your candy cane. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025 Peppermint is flavored with candy cane bits, while Christmas Cookies combines cookie tray favorites like chocolate chip, sugar, and snickerdoodle cookies with frosting and sprinkles for a merry mix. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for candy cane

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“Candy cane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candy%20cane. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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