Taffy (Noun)
Meaning
Chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She carefully unwrapped the colorful saltwater taffy and popped it into her mouth, savoring the tart flavor.
- The boardwalk was lined with shops selling all sorts of treats, including fresh saltwater taffy.
- As a child, Emily loved watching the taffy makers at the amusement park pull and shape the sticky candy.
- Her grandmother always kept a jar of homemade taffy in the pantry, flavored with peppermint and lemon.
- At the seaside resort, you couldn't walk more than a few feet without being tempted by the sweet scent of freshly made taffy.