Definition

To become covered in sugar or syrup, often used in cooking or candy-making.

Example

The fruit will candy nicely if you coat it with syrup.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they candy fruit at the fair?

Yeah, it's amazing! The colors are so vibrant.

I heard it tastes really good when they candy it right.

Absolutely! I can't wait to try some this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of sweet food made from sugar, often flavored and sometimes containing fruits or nuts.

Example

She gave me a piece of candy after dinner.

Conversation

Did you buy any candy for the movie night?

I got some chocolate and gummy bears, the classics!

Nice! I love how candy makes everything more fun.

Definition

To prepare food by cooking it with sugar or syrup, making it sweet or sugary.

Example

She decided to candy the fruit to make it a delicious treat.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to candy your own fruit?

No, I haven't! How do you do that?

It's pretty easy — you just boil the fruit in sugar syrup to candy it.

Root Explanation

Candy originates from the Arabic word 'qand' (meaning sugar) and was adopted into Old French as 'candi' (meaning crystallized sugar). The word 'candy' refers to sweet confections made primarily from sugar.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for sugar, 'qand', to remember that candy is a sweet treat made from sugar.

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