sugarplum
noun
sug·ar·plum
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Definition of sugarplum
: a small candy in the shape of a ball or disk : sweetmeat
Examples of sugarplum in a Sentence
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With the whirlwind season winding down and a new year on the horizon, there’s no such thing as too much self-care. Eggnog, candy canes, sugarplums, and gingerbread . . — Vogue, "Day 11: Hit Reset," 12 Nov. 2018 But forget sugarplums and fairies—kids these days long for much more sophisticated treats. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Vogue’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Kids, From Tots to Teens," 9 Nov. 2018 But forget sugarplums and fairies—kids these days long for much more sophisticated treats. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Vogue’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Kids, From Tots to Teens," 9 Nov. 2018 But forget sugarplums and fairies—kids these days long for much more sophisticated treats. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Vogue’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Kids, From Tots to Teens," 9 Nov. 2018 But forget sugarplums and fairies—kids these days long for much more sophisticated treats. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Vogue’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Kids, From Tots to Teens," 9 Nov. 2018 With the whirlwind season winding down and a new year on the horizon, there’s no such thing as too much self-care. Eggnog, candy canes, sugarplums, and gingerbread . . — Vogue, "Day 11: Hit Reset," 12 Nov. 2018 But forget sugarplums and fairies—kids these days long for much more sophisticated treats. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Vogue’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Kids, From Tots to Teens," 9 Nov. 2018 Sure as sugarplums, myths and misconceptions pop up every holiday season. — Washington Post, "Science Says: Are poinsettias poisonous? Some holiday truths," 20 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sugarplum.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sugarplum
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sugarplum
US, old-fashioned
: a small, sweet candy that is usually shaped like a ball
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