cotton candy

noun

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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The company's other offerings include party supplies, popcorn, soda and a variety of candies, such as chocolates, chewing gum, cotton candy, and jelly beans, among other options. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 Tickets includes access to the private pop-up experience, passed hors d’oeuvres, the Cacio e Pepe Chef’s Table, cotton candy cart, chocolate fountain and special surprises throughout the evening, according to the news release. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Baker says each piece is so soft, almost like squeezing mini chunks of cotton candy. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2025 The Dodgers outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in 11 innings Thursday in a game that lasted long enough for shadows to turn into cotton candy skies and an unthinkable night. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2025.

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cotton candy

noun
: a candy made of spun sugar
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