Definition of sugarplum
: a small candy in the shape of a ball or disk : sweetmeat
From the M-W Editors
1627
First Known Use of sugarplum
1627
SUGARPLUM Defined for English Language Learners
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sug·ar·plum
\ˈshu̇-gər-ˌpləm\
Definition of sugarplum for English Language Learners
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: a small, sweet candy that is usually shaped like a ball
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