candy

/ˈkændi/noun

Sweet treats made mainly from sugar or sweeteners, often given flavors like fruit, chocolate, or nuts.

Example sentences

“The children filled their bags with candy on Halloween.”
“My grandmother always kept a bowl of candy on her desk.”

American English; British speakers say 'sweets' instead. Shows up in idioms like 'like a kid in a candy store' and 'eye candy'.

Synonyms for candy

sweets

Related words

puddingA soft cooked dessert or savoury dish, often made by steaming, boiling, or from a batter.chocolateA sweet food produced from roasted and ground cocoa beans.pieA baked dish made of a filling enclosed in or covered by a pastry crust.syrupA thick, very sweet liquid poured over or mixed into food to flavor it.cookieA small, flat, sweet baked treat that may be crunchy or soft.jamA thick, sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar until it sets.