Candyfloss (Noun)
Meaning
A candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The smell of fresh candyfloss wafted through the air at the fairgrounds, enticing children to come and buy some.
- She loaded her bag with fluffy pink candyfloss and steaming hot popcorn to snack on during the movie.
- The old-fashioned candyfloss machine wheezed and groaned as it produced a cotton candy cloud at the seaside resort.
- Candyfloss stands were a staple at children's birthday parties when I was growing up, always bringing a touch of excitement to the celebration.
- Cotton candy is also known as fairy floss or candyfloss in some countries, although the names can vary regionally.