Definition

A small, round candy that is sweet and often made with sugar.

Example

She offered me a sugarplum from the jar on the table.

Conversation

I found some old sugarplum candies in my drawer today.

Really? I haven't seen those in ages!

Yeah, they were my favorite as a kid.

Mine too! We should buy some and relive our childhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sugarplum is formed from "sugar" (from Old French *sucre*, meaning a sweet substance) and "plum" (from Old English *plume*, meaning a type of fruit). The word refers to a sweet treat that resembles or is flavored like a plum, often associated with confections.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sugar' as a sweet substance and 'plum' as a type of fruit, which helps you remember that a sugarplum is a sweet treat that resembles a plum.

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