candy corn
A confection of sugar and corn syrup or honey, supposed to resemble a kernel of maizeA confection of sugar and corn syrup or honey, supposed to resemble a kernel of maize; typically colored in yellow, orange, and white stripes to represent the colors of the fall harvest; a staple candy of the fall season and Halloween in North America.
Meaning
1 senses(Canada, US, uncountable, usually)A confection of sugar and corn syrup or honey, supposed to resemble a kernel of maize; typically colored in yellow, orange, and white stripes to represent the colors of the fall harvest; a staple candy of the fall season and Halloween in North America.
a small yellow and white candy shaped to resemble a kernel of corn
Examples
4 sentencesCandy corn is a divisive treat.
Want some candy corn?
I tried putting candy corn in the microwave to make candy popcorn, but it all just ended up burnt.
Candy corn is a Halloween favorite, but personally I find it disgusting.
Forms
plural: candy corns| Singular | candy corn |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable