candy cane

noun

US
: a stick of hard red and white candy with a curve at the top

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This quotable 2003 comedy follows an elf named Buddy (Will Ferrell) on his journey from the North Pole — and seven layers of the candy cane forest — to New York City in search of his human biological father (James Caan). Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 Arrangements of paperwhites and candy cane amaryllis plants add a sense of festive whimsy through the communicable spaces. Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The town will also host its annual Candy Cane Lane decorating contest in which community members are invited to contribute candy cane sign decorations to the Main Street. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024 Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate: Finish this drink with the candy cane sugar for an extra festive touch. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for candy cane 

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“Candy cane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candy%20cane. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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