Definitions

candy

[kan-dee] / ˈkæn di /

NOUN

confection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sweet

STRONG

bonbon confectionery confit jawbreaker sweetmeat

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Swedish sweet shop chain Candy King, opened its first US outlet in Manhattan last December.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Appeared in the June 5, 2026, print edition as 'An Ancient Candy Fills a Hole in My Heart'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Outstanding televised or streamed motion picture: “John Candy: I Like Me”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

After Aaron died, Candy placed the home on the market for the sky-high price of $150 million.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

“Did you know that she calls this place the Chock-Nut? Candy does, I mean.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead