Definition

A small, round candy that is made of chewing gum and usually has a colorful outer layer.

Example

I picked a blue gumball from the machine at the store.

Conversation

I just bought a big bag of gumballs from the store.

Oh really? I love those!

Yeah, I got all the different colors too.

Nice! I can't wait to try a red gumball.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gumball → The word is formed from "gum" (from Old English *guma*, meaning a sticky substance) and "ball" (from Old English *beall*, meaning a round object). A gumball is a round object made of a sticky substance, specifically candy.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sticky substance' ('gum') shaped into a 'round object' ('ball') — that's what a gumball is.

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