chewing gum
noun
: a sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material (such as a preparation of chicle) used for chewing
Examples of chewing gum in a Sentence
a piece of chewing gum
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In addition to ice cream, the companies make various food items, desserts and confectionery goods, including pudding, chocolate bars and chewing gum, sold widely at supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide.
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
The humble chewing gum wrapper.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Raspy-voiced, hidden behind sunglasses, chewing gum, always intimidating.
—Jimmie Briggs, Vanity Fair, 24 May 2026
The two Muslim men continued their wait in the car, breaking fast with chewing gum and water.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
The humble chewing gum wrapper.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Raspy-voiced, hidden behind sunglasses, chewing gum, always intimidating.
—Jimmie Briggs, Vanity Fair, 24 May 2026
The two Muslim men continued their wait in the car, breaking fast with chewing gum and water.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chewing gum
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“Chewing gum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chewing%20gum. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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