bonbon

[ bon-bon; French bawn-bawn ]

noun

, plural bon·bons [bon, -bonz, baw, n, -, bawn].

1. a fondant, fruit, or nut center dipped in fondant or chocolate; a chocolate.
2. a piece of confectionery; candy.

bonbon

/ ˈbɒnbɒn /

noun

1. a sweet

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonbon¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonbon¹

C19: from French, originally a children's word from bon good

Example Sentences

Of course, Samantha probably wouldn’t make her own bonbons, so check out this guide to ordering luxurious chocolates.

From Washington Post

Make a slice halfway through a bonbon, and perch on the edge of the glass.

From The Daily Beast

The Sarah Silverman Great Schlep video is a tasty campaign bonbon.

From The Daily Beast

A set of Shakespeare from the Leonard twins, a bonbon dish from Vera.

From Project Gutenberg

One dozen bonbon dishes, five nouveau riche sugar shakers (we never use them), three muffineers—in heaven's name, what's that?

From Project Gutenberg

She never seemed so soulful and sinless as at the moment when her pink lips closed over a bonbon.

From Project Gutenberg

These are usually treated in a rather elaborate way, being often coated with bonbon cream or with chocolate.

From Project Gutenberg

And this indeed is the only kind of bonbon to be had in Rotterdam.

From Project Gutenberg