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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Metler said the unicorn cotton candy is the undefeated favorite. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 Auteur 2023 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is ruby to the eye and has aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and violet. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026 Tear off a piece of cotton candy and place sprinkles or edible glitter into the center. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 Nearby, pop-up vendors serve festival favorites like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and more of the city's famous meat pies. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025 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 19 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

cotton candy

noun
: a candy made of spun sugar
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