How to Use marshmallow in a Sentence

marshmallow

noun
  • We toasted marshmallows over the fire.
  • Next, turn your attention to the star of the s’mores show: the marshmallow.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • But dessert and a campfire don’t have to lead to a fluffy marshmallow on a stick.
    Sarah Glover, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2022
  • For a summertime s'mores milkshake, use a knife to smear marshmallow fluff around the rim of the glass.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Others likened the avant garde shape of Kendall's look to a scrunchie, a car airbag, a marshmallow, or a comforter.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 27 June 2023
  • Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in sugar and marshmallows.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The star goes by Star and resembles a marshmallow Peeps set ablaze.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 16 June 2023
  • Adding slippery elm or marshmallow root to their food can also help to soothe the gut.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2022
  • The smell of the clean air and marshmallows toasting on the campfire, the sound of crickets chirping, the feeling of the grass with fresh morning dew drops.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 13 Apr. 2023
  • To make the ears, cut a mini marshmallow in half and pipe a small square of pink icing onto each half.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Cool slightly and place 1 large marshmallow on top of each, then place back in oven for 3 minutes.
    Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Once the potatoes are tender, sprinkle on the marshmallows to melt.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The tree is up, the lights are glimmering, and there are mugs of hot cocoa dotted with marshmallows to be slurped.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The new marshmallow test that the cuttlefish were given saw the cuttlefish put in a small area with crab meat.
    Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 5 Dec. 2022
  • By the way, nightly s’mores kits are provided for those who’d like a marshmallow roast at evening’s end.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Soother tea combines licorice root and marshmallow root in equal parts to create a tea blend that’s soothing for a sore throat.
    Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The peppered gingerbread and smoked marshmallow scent gives the warm, cozy feeling of pulling fresh cookies out of the oven without all of the work.
    Anne Cruz, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2023
  • This adorable cocoa jar has a snowflake decal, and can be paired with a matching marshmallow jar.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Norlin even makes the marshmallows for her miso candy bar.
    Aimee L. Cook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 July 2023
  • Make marshmallow dumbbells to help Mr. Elf bulk up for the holidays.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The Pinch Me is even garnished with lucky marshmallows for an extra festive touch.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • This one-bowl chocolate cake spreads a jar of marshmallow creme on the still-warm cake for a simple, yet eye-catching frosting.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Day thought marshmallows would be less messy than molasses.
    Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Place ¼ of a chocolate bar on bottom halves of biscuits; top with marshmallow creme and top biscuit halves.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
  • This won our hearts and taste buds with its creamy texture, nutty, smooth, marshmallow-y flavor and just the right sweetness.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2022
  • And how did marshmallows land on the Thanksgiving table to begin with?
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2023
  • End a memorable day by roasting marshmallows for s'mores at one of the resort's fire pits.
    Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
  • Camp Stove and Grill Deals Nothing says camping like roasting marshmallows over open flames and burning beans on the camp stove.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Tasting notes detail vanilla and caramel on the palate, followed by toasted marshmallow and a bit of spice on the finish.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Just Born, which makes Peeps, the squishy marshmallow candy, said only two colors — pink and lavender Peeps — would be made using the dye in 2024.
    Julie Creswell, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023

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