chewing gum

American  

[choo-ing] / ˈtʃu ɪŋ /

noun

1. a sweetened and flavored preparation for chewing, usually made of chicle.

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chewing gum British  

noun

1. a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavoured and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate

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Etymology

Origin of chewing gum

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

Example Sentences

He sat through countless commission meetings, handed out chewing gum and kept things moving.

From Los Angeles Times

"He spat his chewing gum out to cover," says Spencer.

From BBC

And avoid plastics that break down to microplastics more easily - such as chewing gum and glitter.

From BBC

The Independent's three-star review says the show "sticks to the original movie like chewing gum to the underside of a school desk" at first, but changes tack by the second half.

From BBC

He addressed the viral moment backstage with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, telling the morning show co-hosts and spouses that he forgot he was chewing gum while making his way to the stage.

From Los Angeles Times