Meaning & use

candy

noun·Everyday

A sweet food made mainly from sugar, often eaten as a treat or snack.

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The children traded pieces of candy from their trick-or-treat bags.

He kept a bowl of candy on his desk to share with visitors.

A note on using this word

Candy is the common American term; British English typically uses sweets for the same items.

Words with a similar meaning

sweets

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