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 example, anyone who has lived in New York City is likely to have noticed the countless chewing gum stains that besmirch the city’s sidewalks.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Singapore is known for its strict no nonsense laws, designed to maintain public order and cleanliness, which include a ban on chewing gum sales.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
The company's other offerings include party supplies, popcorn, soda and a variety of candies, such as chocolates, chewing gum, cotton candy, and jelly beans, among other options.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Singapore is known for its strict no nonsense laws, designed to maintain public order and cleanliness, which include a ban on chewing gum sales.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
The company's other offerings include party supplies, popcorn, soda and a variety of candies, such as chocolates, chewing gum, cotton candy, and jelly beans, among other options.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 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 29 Jan. 2026.
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