chicle

noun

chi·​cle ˈchi-kəl  ˈchi-klē 

: a gum from the latex of the sapodilla used as the chief ingredient of chewing gum

Examples of chicle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hot pink, bright yellow, and sky blue, on a black background, portray the flavors, from fresa (strawberry) to chicle (bubblegum), while giving the vibe of a chalkboard menu. — Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025

The base of these chewing gums was made from natural substances such as spruce resin and chicle, a natural latex that Aztecs and Mayans chewed for hundreds if not thousands of years. — Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025

Ancient Scandinavians chewed birch sap 10,000 years ago and Mayans loved chicle. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025

The bulk of her inventory, which also includes leather boots, clay cooking pots and candy like Mazapan and chicle, are from Mexico. — Lisa Maria Garza, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Sep. 2020

Noh-Bec is not ancient; it was founded in the 1930s by chicleros — people who made their living mainly by harvesting natural chewing gum from chicle found in trees that abound in the Yucatán. — Gabriel Popkin, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2016

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Nahautl tzictli

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chicle

• buckle
• chuckle
• knuckle
• muckle
• suckle
• tical
• honeysuckle

Kids Definition

chicle

noun

chi·​cle ˈchik-əl  -lē 

: a gum from the latex of a tropical tree that is used as an important part of chewing gum