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
“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.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
When you imagine a bonbon, you're probably thinking of a little chocolate sphere, filled with some decadent ingredients.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2022
She’s probably most famous for a salted chocolate caramel tart that mimics a rich bonbon and was, for years, on the dessert menu at New York City’s Gramercy Tavern, part of Union Square Hospitality Group.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2022
Baby’s London, in her tiny unformed voice, sounded like bonbon.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Forget that box of bonbons or bouquet of posies.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
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
Ms. Kennison and Ms. Hinkle met in high school nearly 40 years ago, and spent a summer working at a candy store in Boston, eating bonbons on the job.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
The patés and fruit were brought to the dining-room; the bonbons were passed around.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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