cotton candy

cot·ton can·dy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kot-n kan-dee]
- /ˈkɒt n ˈkæn di/
- /ˈkɒtn ˈkændi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kot-n kan-dee]
- /ˈkɒt n ˈkæn di/

Definitions of cotton candy words

uncountable noun cotton candy Cotton candy is a large pink or white mass of sugar threads that is eaten from a stick. It is sold at fairs or other outdoor events. 3
noun cotton candy a very light fluffy confection made from coloured spun sugar, usually held on a stick 3
noun cotton candy a cottony candy consisting of threadlike fibers of melted sugar spun into a fluffy mass around a paper cone 3
noun cotton candy a fluffy, sweet confection whipped from spun sugar and gathered or wound around a stick or cone-shaped paper core. 1
noun cotton candy confectionery 1
noun cotton candy (US) Melted sugar spun into thin threads and collected into a mass, usually on a stick. 0

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Origin of cotton candy

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Cotton candy

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cotton candy popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cotton candy

noun cotton candy

candy floss — cotton candy.
spun sugar — a confection resembling fluff or floss, made from hot boiled sugar that has threaded, used as a garnish, frosting, or in making cotton candy.

All 2 Synonyms of cotton candy