bonbon
Americannoun
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bonbons
plural
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a fondant, fruit, or nut center dipped in fondant or chocolate; a chocolate.
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a piece of confectionery; candy.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of bonbon
1790–1800; < French: literally, good-good; a repetitive compound, originally nursery word
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But could that be a single bonbon costing as much as a week’s worth of groceries?
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
When you imagine a bonbon, you're probably thinking of a little chocolate sphere, filled with some decadent ingredients.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2022
It’s an overstuffed bonbon with a magnificent cast that includes Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2022
Overindulge, or pick the wrong informational bonbon, and you’re left feeling poisoned and ashamed.
From Washington Post ● May 25, 2020
Baby’s London, in her tiny unformed voice, sounded like bonbon.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
And if it’s truffles you still seek for your soulmate, I’d suggest complementing the bonbons with a bottle of truffle oil — for under $25.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
“On the couch with bonbons is not really my style,” Ms. Hayden said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2024
Natasha Lyonne and Tracee Ellis Ross filled their mouths with bonbons in a throwback to the classic “I Love Lucy” candy assembly line scene.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
The bonbons make excellent gifts to bring home that don't take up much space, but make a massive impact.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2022
In the afternoons we made pigs of ourselves at tea where we had our pick of all kinds of dainty sandwiches, scones, macaroons, chocolate bonbons, and gooey tarts.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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