Candy ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Candy ( noun )

1. A sweet food made from sugar or chocolate.
2. Confectionery made from sugar or syrup boiled to a hard, brittle consistency.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french sucre candi, from arabic qandī, from persian qand.

Examples:

1. She bought a bag of mixed candies to share with her friends.
2. He couldn't resist the temptation of the chocolate candy.
3. The children were given candy as a reward for good behavior.
4. The store had a wide selection of candy in different colors and flavors.
5. She offered him a piece of candy from the jar on the counter.

(As a verb)

Candy ( verb )

1. A sweet food made from sugar or chocolate.
2. Confectionery made from sugar or syrup boiled to a hard, brittle consistency.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french sucre candi, from arabic qandī, from persian qand.

Examples:

1. She bought a bag of mixed candies to share with her friends.
2. He couldn't resist the temptation of the chocolate candy.
3. The children were given candy as a reward for good behavior.
4. The store had a wide selection of candy in different colors and flavors.
5. She offered him a piece of candy from the jar on the counter.