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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For older kids and adults, chewing gum, sucking on a candy, and yawning deliberately can help, Gaffney says.
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Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
For example, chewing gum in Singapore is against the law.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The Statesman also tallied thousands of dollars spent on snacks and beverages, protein shakes and even chewing gum.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
That’s not even like chewing gum and walking, that’s some other s—t.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
For example, chewing gum in Singapore is against the law.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The Statesman also tallied thousands of dollars spent on snacks and beverages, protein shakes and even chewing gum.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
That’s not even like chewing gum and walking, that’s some other s—t.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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