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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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.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The price of chewing gum and candy has risen 39% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Tullock plays every role in the play and soon zips into the agent’s persona, talking fast, chewing gum.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
After years of suffering from involuntary vomiting, chewing gum and consuming sugary drinks, a Generation Z woman has spoken out about losing her teeth at just 21 years old.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Oct. 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The price of chewing gum and candy has risen 39% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Tullock plays every role in the play and soon zips into the agent’s persona, talking fast, chewing gum.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
After years of suffering from involuntary vomiting, chewing gum and consuming sugary drinks, a Generation Z woman has spoken out about losing her teeth at just 21 years old.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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