cotton candy

noun

Synonyms of cotton candynext
1
: a candy made of spun sugar
2
: something attractive but insubstantial

Examples of cotton candy in a Sentence

the beauty pageant is a variety of cotton candy that the public has clearly started to grow tired of
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Maple syrup enthusiasts often flock to their local maple syrup farm for taste testings of maple syrup, maple candy, maple cream, maple sugar and even maple cotton candy at some locations. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 Partaking of the green cotton candy was the Westphal family of Gurnee, including parents Jack and Emily, and their children Vaughn, 6, and Gus, 3. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 The Mean Girls mixes vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup and cotton candy. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026 Each component of the shoe is customizable, from the textile—including options like cotton candy pink wool and loud plaid checks—to the border lining and sole color. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cotton candy

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cotton candy was in 1926

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“Cotton candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20candy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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cotton candy

noun
: a candy made of spun sugar
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