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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Look for notes of watermelon and cotton candy alongside cabernet franc's signature subtle spiciness and a full, round body. Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025 And candy lovers of all ages can get excited about the new Skittles vending machine onsite, plus a cotton candy machine that allows users to pick the shape and color of their cotton candy treats. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 May 2025 This is a superb whisky and a peak expression of Dalmore, arguably the superior whisky of the two with notes of cotton candy, cherry, grape, butterscotch, and a variety of baking spices. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2025 Megan's pink of choice isn't cotton candy pink, pastel baby pink, or deep raspberry pink, but rather a true neon hue. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 May 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 9 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

cotton candy

noun
: a candy made of spun sugar
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