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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Knipschildt says the bonbon is actually not a real moneymaker for him, since the raw ingredients — especially the imported fungi — are so expensive.
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
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
Naoshi’s pieces usually center around a chic ingenue sporting food-focused fashion — think bonnets made of bonbons and boba tea skirts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
And if it’s truffles you still seek for your soulmate, I’d suggest complementing the bonbons with a bottle of truffle oil — for under $25.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
There’s a commercial kitchen, where Dolcetta Artisan Sweets turns out handcrafted bonbons that gleam like jewels.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 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
With what Meg called ‘a great want of manners’ Jo had saved some bonbons for the little girls, and they soon subsided, after hearing the most thrilling events of the evening.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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