bonbon

[bon-bon, bawn-bawn]

noun

plural

bonbons 

1. a fondant, fruit, or nut center dipped in fondant or chocolate; a chocolate.

2. a piece of confectionery; candy.

bonbon

/ ˈbɒnbɒn /

noun

1. a sweet

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonbon¹

1790–1800; < French: literally, good-good; a repetitive compound, originally nursery word

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonbon¹

C19: from French, originally a children's word from bon good

Example Sentences

My favorite bonbon was the chocolate filled with coffee caramel and saffron-infused date jelly — but there wasn't a single bonbon that didn't surprise and delight.

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“On the couch with bonbons is not really my style,” Ms. Hayden said.

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There’s a commercial kitchen, where Dolcetta Artisan Sweets turns out handcrafted bonbons that gleam like jewels.

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“We’re doing a chocolate bonbon with the Huntington logo on there. And then it comes with like a little lobster cup, which is going to be fantastic.”

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When you imagine a bonbon, you're probably thinking of a little chocolate sphere, filled with some decadent ingredients.

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