marshmallow

noun

marsh·mal·low ˈmärsh-ˌme-lō How to pronounce marshmallow (audio)

-ˌma-

usually marsh mallow : a pink-flowered European perennial herb (Althaea officinalis) of the mallow family that is naturalized in the eastern U.S. and has flowers, leaves, and roots used in herbal remedies

: a sweet white confection usually in the form of a spread or small spongy cylindrical pieces now usually made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin but formerly from the marshmallow's root

also : one of these spongy pieces

toasted marshmallows on sticks over a campfire

marshmallowy

ˈmärsh-ˌme-lə-wē How to pronounce marshmallow (audio)

-ˌma-

adjective

Example Sentences

We toasted marshmallows over the fire.

Recent Examples on the Web The procedure utilizes a cylindrical marshmallow-like implant made of bovine collagen injected with a patient’s blood, and the growth factors therein that proponents say can help jump-start healing.

Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 This one-bowl chocolate cake spreads a jar of marshmallow creme on the still-warm cake for a simple, yet eye-catching frosting.

Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Boar's Head turkey dinners, which come with Boar’s Head turkey and family-friendly sides like mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry-orange relish, and marshmallow delight.

Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022 The girls started the week with a NASA STEM activity, in which they were given 20 pieces of spaghetti and 3 feet of tape to build the tallest tower that could support a marshmallow on top.

Emma Barnett, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2022 The white and puffy modern marshmallow looks much like its ancient ancestor.

Jeffrey Miller, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 First, marshmallow lovers select the chick color (either yellow, pink, or blue), then fans can choose a dark, milk, or white chocolate dip that sits on the bottom half of the treat.

Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 Add creamy marshmallow, gooey milk chocolate, and crushed graham crackers to a classic French toast recipe, turning your favorite campfire treat into a breakfast staple.

Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Even the mignardises get an elegant presentation — a passionfruit macaron, a coconut marshmallow and an almond truffle rest on stones in a plume of thyme smoke.

Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	marshmallow
释义	marshmallow noun marsh·mal·low ˈmärsh-ˌme-lō -ˌma- 1 usually marsh mallow : a pink-flowered European perennial herb (Althaea officinalis) of the mallow family that is naturalized in the eastern U.S. and has flowers, leaves, and roots used in herbal remedies 2 : a sweet white confection usually in the form of a spread or small spongy cylindrical pieces now usually made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin but formerly from the marshmallow's root also : one of these spongy pieces toasted marshmallows on sticks over a campfire marshmallowy ˈmärsh-ˌme-lə-wē -ˌma- adjective Example Sentences We toasted marshmallows over the fire. Recent Examples on the Web The procedure utilizes a cylindrical marshmallow-like implant made of bovine collagen injected with a patient’s blood, and the growth factors therein that proponents say can help jump-start healing. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 This one-bowl chocolate cake spreads a jar of marshmallow creme on the still-warm cake for a simple, yet eye-catching frosting. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Boar's Head turkey dinners, which come with Boar’s Head turkey and family-friendly sides like mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry-orange relish, and marshmallow delight. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022 The girls started the week with a NASA STEM activity, in which they were given 20 pieces of spaghetti and 3 feet of tape to build the tallest tower that could support a marshmallow on top. Emma Barnett, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2022 The white and puffy modern marshmallow looks much like its ancient ancestor. Jeffrey Miller, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 First, marshmallow lovers select the chick color (either yellow, pink, or blue), then fans can choose a dark, milk, or white chocolate dip that sits on the bottom half of the treat. Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 Add creamy marshmallow, gooey milk chocolate, and crushed graham crackers to a classic French toast recipe, turning your favorite campfire treat into a breakfast staple. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Even the mignardises get an elegant presentation — a passionfruit macaron, a coconut marshmallow and an almond truffle rest on stones in a plume of thyme smoke. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition marshmallow noun marsh·mal·low ˈmärsh-ˌme-lō -ˌma- : a soft spongy sweet food made from corn syrup, sugar, and gelatin Medical Definition marshmallow noun marsh·mal·low ˈmärsh-ˌmel-ō, -ˌmel-ə(-w), -ˌmal- : a European perennial herb of the genus Althaea (A. officinalis) naturalized in the eastern United States whose pink flowers, velvety leaves, and mucilaginous root are used in herbal medicine and whose root was formerly used in confectionary see althaea sense 2
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marshmallow

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