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Gumdrop - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A gumdrop is a small, chewy candy made from gelatin or pectin, often fruit-flavored and coated in sugar. It is commonly used in baking or enjoyed as a sweet treat.

gumdrop

/ˈɡʌmˌdrɑp/ /ˈɡʌmˌdrɒp/

Definition:

A small, chewy candy made from sweetened gelatin or gum arabic, often fruit-flavored and coated in sugar.

Synonyms:

jelly candy, gummy candy, chewy sweet

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

sour candy, hard candy

Common Collocations:

gumdrop buttons, gumdrop tree, gumdrop smile

Derivatives:

gumdrops (plural), gumdroplike (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "gumdrop" to describe small, colorful candies often used in baking or as decorations.

Common Phrases:

goody gumdrops, gumdrop buttons, sweet as a gumdrop

Etymology:

Derived from "gum" (referring to the chewy texture) + "drop" (small rounded shape), first recorded in the 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She loves eating colorful gumdrops after school.
  • 2. The cake was decorated with tiny gumdrop flowers.
  • 3. He offered me a handful of sticky gumdrops.
  • 4. Gumdrops are her favorite treat during holidays.

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