boiled sweet

American  

noun

British.

1. hard candy.

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boiled sweet British  

noun

1. a hard sticky sweet of boiled sugar with any of various flavourings

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Example Sentences

From coastal Jableh, her paternal family’s home, she recalls the aromas of “flavored hookah smoke, nuts toasting on carts, and boiled sweet corn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Awakened from a nap, he appeared drowsy at first, but brightened up considerably when Dearie placed a few pieces of boiled sweet potato within reach.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2021

It’s huge long stick of boiled sweet with lettering through the center.

From Forbes • Aug. 23, 2014

Nigella Lawson, who was briefly drafted in to support his theory, alleged that for Britons the boiled sweet was the equivalent of Proust's madeleine.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2012

Almost half a boiled tongue, a quart jar of hot coffee, some boiled sweet potatoes, and half an apple pie.

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