Meaning of the word candy in English

What does candy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

candy

US /ˈkæn.di/
UK /ˈkæn.di/
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Noun

1.

sweet foods made of sugar or syrup, often combined with fruit, chocolate, or nuts

Example:
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
She always keeps a jar of candy on her desk.

Verb

1.

to coat or crystallize with sugar

Example:
She decided to candy the pecans for the holiday dessert.
The chef will candy the orange peels to use as garnish.
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