candy floss

can·dy floss

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kan-dee flaws, flos]
- /ˈkæn di flɔs, flɒs/
- /ˈkændi flɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-dee flaws, flos]
- /ˈkæn di flɔs, flɒs/

Definitions of candy floss words

noun candy floss cotton candy. 1
noun candy floss something that is attractive but inconsequential. 1
noun candy floss (Britain, New Zealand) Heated sugar spun into thin threads and collected into a mass, usually on a stick. 0

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Origin of candy floss

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Candy floss

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candy floss popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for candy floss

noun candy floss

spun sugar — a confection resembling fluff or floss, made from hot boiled sugar that has threaded, used as a garnish, frosting, or in making cotton candy.

Just one Synonym for candy floss