candy floss

noun

British : cotton candy

usually candyfloss

ˈkan-dē-ˌfläs How to pronounce candy floss (audio)

-ˌflȯs

, British : something attractive but insubstantial

Synonyms

cotton candy
eye candy
tinsel

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Think of a fresh fruity and feminine base of candy floss, vanilla, and subtle sandalwood with light top notes of citrus, white floral, and black currant.

Essence, 20 Sep. 2021 This malevolent whisp of candy floss will kill any human who goes outside within 10 seconds, forcing these strangers to play house for the foreseeable future.

Brian Lowry, CNN, 13 Aug. 2021 Kylie fully dedicated herself to the crazy-hot look, dying her newly-blonde hair to match the candy floss color of the bra.

Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 30 June 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	candy floss
释义	candy floss noun 1 British : cotton candy 2 usually candyfloss ˈkan-dē-ˌfläs -ˌflȯs , British : something attractive but insubstantial Synonyms cotton candy eye candy tinsel See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Think of a fresh fruity and feminine base of candy floss, vanilla, and subtle sandalwood with light top notes of citrus, white floral, and black currant. Essence, 20 Sep. 2021 This malevolent whisp of candy floss will kill any human who goes outside within 10 seconds, forcing these strangers to play house for the foreseeable future. Brian Lowry, CNN, 13 Aug. 2021 Kylie fully dedicated herself to the crazy-hot look, dying her newly-blonde hair to match the candy floss color of the bra. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 30 June 2020 Word History First Known Use 1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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