bonbon
Americannoun
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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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Noun Inflected Forms
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
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
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
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
She stopped at a confectioner’s and ordered a huge box of bonbons for the children in Iberville.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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