cotton candy

noun

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Examples: cotton candy in a Sentence

Definition of cotton candy

1 : a candy made of spun sugar

2 : something attractive but insubstantial

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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

Recent Examples of cotton candy from the Web

Save room for homemade ice cream and unusual treats such as cotton candy Twinkie or a Fruity Pebbles cheesecake shake.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Burgers, desserts, compassion are staples at Sizzles in Lockport," 12 July 2018
The Spring Fling Festival will include snacks, entertainment, popcorn, cotton candy and fun.

— Houston Chronicle, "Katy-area calendar of events," 28 May 2018
Plenty of food and beverages will be available, including funnel cakes and cotton candy.

— bethany ao, Philly.com, "Everything you need to know about the tall ships in Philadelphia this weekend," 23 May 2018
Candy floss—that's cotton candy to us Yanks—was also on hand for those wanting something sweet as the clock struck 12.

— krystin arneson, Glamour, "Here's Everything We Know About Harry and Meghan's Second Royal Wedding Reception," 20 May 2018
Vendors will sell soft serve ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cake, kettle corn, cotton candy and pizza, Bryan said.

— leah brennan, Columbia Flier, "Yes, there's an app for Howard's sparkling July 4 fireworks," 25 June 2018
And yes, that's Detroit Tigers prospect Alex Faedo, their top pick in last year's draft, giving the cotton candy hot dog a try.

— nina mandell, Detroit Free Press, "Tigers' Alex Faedo tries cotton candy hot dog at 'Sugar Rush Night'," 24 June 2018
Dinner starts off with a complimentary palate cleansing grapefruit granita (made with tequila and dry ice) and ends with a whimsical spin on cotton candy with pop-rocks sprinkled on top.

— jessi walker, Marie Claire, "Weekend Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Drink in Boston," 22 May 2018
The crumble is lightly crisp and muted—understated savory cotton candy.

— tamar adler, Vogue, "What Statement Should Your Wedding Cake Make?," 17 May 2018

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