candy
word
/ˈkændi/
KAN-dee
/kˈændi/
KAN-dee
Definition
A sweet food, usually small, made with sugar or chocolate. In American English, it is a common general word for many kinds of sweets.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in American English. In British English, 'sweets' is more common as the general word. 'Candy' can be countable or uncountable: 'a candy' is one piece, while 'some candy' means candy in general. Common collocations include 'candy bar', 'candy store', and 'cotton candy'.
Spanish: dulce - carameloPortuguese (BR): doce - balaPortuguese (PT): doce - rebuçadoChinese (Simplified): 糖果Chinese (Traditional): 糖果Hindi: कैंडी - मिठाईArabic: حلوى - سكاكرBengali: মিষ্টি - ক্যান্ডিRussian: конфета - сладостиJapanese: キャンディー - 飴Vietnamese: kẹoKorean: 사탕Turkish: şekerUrdu: ٹافی - مٹھائیIndonesian: permen
Example Sentences
The child wants candy.
basic
I bought some candy at the store.
basic
This candy is very sweet.
basic
Don't give the kids too much candy before dinner.
natural
She always keeps candy in her bag for long trips.
natural
That movie was fun, but the ending felt like pure candy.
natural