Meaning & Definition
noun
a sweet food made with sugar or syrup combined with fruit, nuts, or chocolate.
I bought a bag of assorted candy for the party.
a confection that is often enjoyed as a treat or dessert.
Children eagerly lined up for candy after the Halloween parade.
a term of endearment or a sweet person.
She called him her 'little candy' when he did something cute.
verb
to coat or prepare food in sugar or syrup.
They decided to candy the ginger for the holiday recipe.
Etymology
From Middle English 'candi', derived from French 'candy', from Arabic 'qand' meaning sugar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eye candy:
Someone or something that is attractive or appealing to look at.
candy-coated:
Something that is superficially attractive but may lack substance.
pop candy:
A type of candy that is effervescent or fizzy.
Slang Meanings
Something very attractive or desirable.
That new car is pure candy!
A term for drugs, especially when referring to their appeal.
He got caught dealing candy on the street.