bonbon

American  

[bon-bon, bawn-bawn] / ˈbɒnˌbɒn, bɔ̃ˈbɔ̃ /

noun

plural

bonbons

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

2. a piece of confectionery; candy.

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bonbon British  

/ ˈbɒnbɒn /

noun

1. a sweet

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Etymology

Origin of bonbon

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

Example Sentences

Forget that box of bonbons or bouquet of posies.

From MarketWatch

But could that be a single bonbon costing as much as a week’s worth of groceries?

From MarketWatch

With flavors like smoked blue cheese, mango passionfruit, Vietnamese coffee, and calamansi meringue pie, every single bonbon is a flavor explosion and worthy of celebration.

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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

From New York Times