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Word

candies

Phoneticscan·dies

US/ˈkændiz/

UK/kˈændɪz/

Definition

n. sweet foods made mostly of sugar. You usually eat them as a small treat or snack.

n. confectionery items consisting primarily of sugar or chocolate. Often used collectively to refer to a variety of sweets.

Examples

“She bought a bag of colorful candies for the party.”

“The children were excited to receive small bags of candies after the parade finished.”

“While artisanal chocolates are often marketed to adults, mass-produced candies remain a staple of the confectionery industry due to their long shelf life and broad appeal.”

Examples

simple

“She bought a bag of colorful candies for the party.”

contextual

“The children were excited to receive small bags of candies after the parade finished.”

complex

“While artisanal chocolates are often marketed to adults, mass-produced candies remain a staple of the confectionery industry due to their long shelf life and broad appeal.”

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