Word
gummies
Phoneticsgum·mies
/ˈɡʌmiz/
Plural noun
Definition
n. chewy, fruit-flavored candies that are often shaped like animals or small rings. They are made from a thick jelly and are popular with both children and adults.
n. confectionery products made from gelatin or pectin, characterized by a chewy, elastic texture and typically molded into various shapes. Often used as a delivery method for vitamins or supplements.
Examples
“I bought a bag of fruit-flavored gummies at the store.”
“The children shared a pack of bear-shaped gummies while they watched the movie.”
“While traditionally marketed as a children's snack, the market for gummies has expanded significantly to include adult wellness products like melatonin and multivitamins.”
Examples
simple
“I bought a bag of fruit-flavored gummies at the store.”
contextual
“The children shared a pack of bear-shaped gummies while they watched the movie.”
complex
“While traditionally marketed as a children's snack, the market for gummies has expanded significantly to include adult wellness products like melatonin and multivitamins.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “gummies” in context.
Verb
01. buy gummies
“We usually buy gummies at the cinema before the film starts.”
verb + noun
02. eat gummies
“Don't eat gummies right before dinner or you won't be hungry.”
verb + noun
03. gummies melt
“Leave the bag in the sun and the gummies melt together.”
noun + verb
04. gummies stick
“If it is hot, the gummies stick together in the bag.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. chewy gummies
“These chewy gummies stick to your teeth if you eat too many.”
adj + noun
06. fruity gummies
“The kids love these fruity gummies with strawberry and orange flavours.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. bag of gummies
“She brought a small bag of gummies for the road trip.”
noun + prep + noun
08. handful of gummies
“The teacher gave each child a handful of gummies as a reward.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a bag of gummies
“I grabbed a bag of gummies for the movie night.”
10. a bowl of gummies
“There was a bowl of gummies on the table at the party.”
11. can't stop eating gummies
“Once I open the pack, I can't stop eating gummies.”
12. hand out gummies
“They hand out gummies to kids at the birthday party.”
Usage
The plural form of 'gummy'; refers to the candies collectively or multiple individual pieces.
Real-World Examples
“U.S. confectionery companies are stocking store shelves with fewer Halloween chocolates and doubling down instead on cheaper gummies and licorice such as Mondelez's Sour Patch Kids and Hershey's Twizzlers ghosts, according to market research firm Circana.” “Demand for pot edibles such as gummies has risen during the pandemic, as people stuck at home turn to cannabis-related products for relaxation and entertainment.” Etymology
Derived from the noun 'gummy,' which comes from 'gum' (a sticky substance from trees) plus the suffix '-y.' The term became widely used for candy following the success of German 'Gummibärchen' (little gum bears) in the 20th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- B1 · Intermediate
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