Lollipop - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A lollipop is a sweet, hard candy on a stick, often brightly colored and flavored. It is a popular treat for children, enjoyed by licking or sucking.
Definition:
A sweet, hard candy on a stick, often brightly colored and flavored.
Synonyms:
sucker, candy stick, sweet on a stick
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
bitter herb, sour fruit (contextual opposites)
Common Collocations:
lick a lollipop, unwrap a lollipop, giant lollipop, fruity lollipop, hand out lollipops
Derivatives:
lollipop lady/man (UK), lolly (informal)
Usage Tips:
Use "lollipop" for the candy-on-a-stick; "lolly" is its informal British variant.
Common Phrases:
sugar-coated lollipop, like a kid in a candy store, lick it like a lollipop
Etymology:
From English dialect "lolly" (tongue) + "pop" (slang for strike), referring to the action of sucking.
Examples:
- 1. She handed me a strawberry-flavored lollipop at the party.
- 2. The child happily sucked on his bright red lollipop.
- 3. A giant rainbow lollipop stood in the candy shop window.
- 4. He gave out lollipops to all the kids after school.