Gumballs Meaning in English
word · lemma: gumball
ˈɡʌmˌbɔlz
GUM-bawlz
ɡˈʌmbɔːlz
gum-BAWLZ
Definition
Small, round pieces of chewy candy that are usually coated in bright colors and often sold in coin-operated machines.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for candy found in vending machines called 'gumball machines'. Commonly plural. Sometimes appears in children's stories or games. Not to be confused with 'gum' (general chewing gum) or 'jawbreakers' (a harder candy).
Spanish: bolas de chiclePortuguese (BR): bola de chicletePortuguese (PT): bola de pastilha elásticaChinese (Simplified): 泡泡糖球Chinese (Traditional): 泡泡糖球Hindi: गम्बॉल्स (च्विंगम की गोलियाँ)Arabic: كرات العلكةBengali: গামবলRussian: жевательные шарики - гумболыJapanese: ガムボールVietnamese: kẹo bi cao suKorean: 껌볼Turkish: sakız topuUrdu: گم بالزIndonesian: permen karet bola
Example Sentences
The machine is full of colorful gumballs.
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He bought two gumballs for fifty cents.
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The children shared their gumballs after school.
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Do you remember those old machines that gave out gumballs for a quarter?
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She loves collecting different colors of gumballs from every store.
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All I got from the machine was three blue gumballs in a row!
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