Chewing Gum (Noun)
Meaning
A preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She popped a piece of chewing gum into her mouth to freshen her breath before the job interview.
- The kids loved blowing bubbles with their favorite brand of chewing gum.
- After lunch, he unwrapped a stick of spearmint chewing gum to get rid of the lingering taste of garlic.
- The baseball player's habit of chewing gum during games was a nervous habit he'd developed over the years.
- She stuck her used piece of chewing gum under the desk, much to the dismay of the janitor who had to clean it up later.