cotton candy

noun

Synonyms of cotton candynext
1
: a candy made of spun sugar
2
: something attractive but insubstantial

Examples of cotton candy in a Sentence

the beauty pageant is a variety of cotton candy that the public has clearly started to grow tired of
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Nearby, pop-up vendors serve festival favorites like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and more of the city's famous meat pies. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025 Head to Harajuku, where kawaii culture meets creative street snacks like rainbow cotton candy and crepes. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025 Kali’s Instagram page, which is run by her parents, also showcased the party, which included a castle bouncey house, face-painting, balloon animals, cotton candy in the shape of mouse ears and several Disney characters in person, including Micky Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Cinderella. Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Free churros, popcorn and cotton candy. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cotton candy

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cotton candy was in 1926

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“Cotton candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20candy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

cotton candy

noun
: a candy made of spun sugar
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