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

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

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 • Dec. 4, 2025

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

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

Baby’s London, in her tiny unformed voice, sounded like bonbon.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie