cotton candy

noun

: a candy made of spun sugar

: something attractive but insubstantial

Example Sentences

the beauty pageant is a variety of cotton candy that the public has clearly started to grow tired of

Recent Examples on the Web Advocates for Proposition 31 argued the restrictions would deter tobacco use among kids by eliminating youth-friendly flavors such as bubblegum, cotton candy and cherry.

Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2022 The free event will include family fun opportunities, such as music, crafts, games, giveaways, cotton candy, and more.

cleveland, 4 Nov. 2022 Among the classic fair foods at Thursday’s luncheon were corn dogs, pizza, cheese dip and chips, loaded fries, cotton candy, and many more traditional items that will be offered over the next ten days.

Alexandria Brown, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2022 Admission includes midway rides, roller coasters, mini golf, soft drinks, cotton candy and sno kones.

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2022 Vitapod uses recyclable flavor pods to infuse 32 oz. of water with flavors like green apple, watermelon, blueberry pomegranate, cotton candy and lemon-lime.

Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 No Coast Kitchen will serve tacos and summer treats like ice cream, cotton candy and popcorn will be available for purchase.

Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2022 But be sure to save room for dessert, where cotton candy and popcorn ice cream is a required meal.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 Planet Churro is a catering truck that offers freshly fried churros made to order, and allows guests to customize their desserts with the addition of cotton candy, popcorn and ice cream.

Megha Mcswain, Chron, 19 Sep. 2022 See More

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