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cotton candy

NOUN
candy made of spun sugar threads
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Astronomers have identified two of the fluffiest giant planets ever discovered, with densities so low they are actually less dense than cotton candy.

From Science Daily Jun. 27, 2026

The food and drink offerings lean playful and nostalgic, with cotton candy, popcorn, loaded milkshakes, cocktails, mocktails and plenty of other treats to keep the fun going between games.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

I can see how it might feel like it’s been treated like a ball of cotton candy to give it away.

From MarketWatch Apr. 6, 2026

“Oh, it needs a lowrider. It needs a palm tree. It needs perfect orange, cotton candy lighting.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 27, 2026

As we got closer to the screen, I could hear High on a hill was a lonely goatherd, and could smell the cotton candy from one of the concession stands near the food trucks.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio



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