hard candy

noun

: a candy made of sugar and corn syrup boiled without crystallizing

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What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe. Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 Once Fife was inside, video surveillance footage shows Fife took several pieces of hard candy, court documents state. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026 Sweet and creamy with a touch of salt, these hard candies are an elevated version of a timeless confection. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 Finally, make sure to include something fun like hard candy and a short note. Christian Dashiell, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hard candy

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard candy was in 1848

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“Hard candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20candy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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