candies

UK
/ˈkændiz/
US
/ˈkændiz/

Translations

candynoun

candies

pl

candies
pl
UK
/ˈkændi/
US
/ˈkændi/
She gave me a candy from her bag.
Она дала мне конфету из своей сумки.
The children were excited to see a bowl full of candy.
Дети были в восторге, увидев миску, полную сладостей.
candyverb

candies

candied
Past Simple
candied
Past Participle
candying
Gerund
UK
/ˈkændi/
US
/ˈkændi/

Definitions

candynoun
A sweet food made with sugar or syrup combined with fruit, chocolate, or nuts.
She offered me a piece of candy from the jar on her desk.
A small, sweet, and often colorful piece of confectionery.
The children were excited to receive candy during the parade.
Something that is visually attractive but lacks depth or substance, especially in the phrase "eye candy."
The new action movie is pure candy for the eyes, but the story is weak.
candyverb
To cook or coat (food) with sugar syrup until it is glazed or crystallized.
They candied slices of ginger for the holiday cake.