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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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Our sons later engaged in parallel play in the hotel game room that had cotton candy, foosball, books, and video game consoles. Alesa Andrew, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025 The memory foam filling is soft without feeling too malleable like a piece of cotton candy that falls flat. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025 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 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 28 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

cotton candy

noun
: a candy made of spun sugar
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