Marshmallows Meaning in English
word · lemma: marshmallow
/ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛɫoʊz/
MARSH-me-lohz
/mˈɑːʃmɐlˌəʊz/
MAHSH-muh-lohz
Definition
Soft, sweet candies made from sugar and gelatin, usually white or pink, that are often eaten as snacks or toasted over a fire.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the plural. Commonly connected to 'roast', 'toasted', 'hot chocolate', and 's'mores'. 'Marshmallow' can also mean a soft, gentle person (informal). Not to be confused with medical 'marshmallow root'.
Spanish: malvaviscosPortuguese (BR): marshmallowsPortuguese (PT): marshmallowsChinese (Simplified): 棉花糖Chinese (Traditional): 棉花糖Hindi: मार्शमैलोArabic: مارشميلوBengali: মার্শমেলো - মিষ্টি ক্যান্ডিRussian: маршмеллоу - зефир (сладость)Japanese: マシュマロVietnamese: kẹo dẻo marshmallowKorean: 마시멜로Turkish: marshmallow - yumuşak şekerUrdu: مارشمیلوIndonesian: marshmallow
Example Sentences
The kids roasted marshmallows over the fire.
basic
Her bag was full of snacks—chips, cookies, and a whole pack of marshmallows.
natural
She put marshmallows in her hot chocolate.
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Let’s make s’mores—you need chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows.
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Why do marshmallows melt so quickly when you toast them?
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I love eating marshmallows at parties.
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