bonbon

[ bon-bon; French bawn-bawn ]

/ ˈbɒnˌbɒn; French bɔ̃ˈbɔ̃ /

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noun, plural bon·bons

[bon-bonz; French bawn-bawn]. /ˈbɒnˌbɒnz; French bɔ̃ˈbɔ̃/.

a fondant, fruit, or nut center dipped in fondant or chocolate; a chocolate.

a piece of confectionery; candy.

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Origin of bonbon

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

Words nearby bonbon

Bonar Law, bona vacantia, Bonaventura, bonaventure, bonavist, bonbon, bonbonnière, bonce, bond, bondable, bondage

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How to use bonbon in a sentence

Of course, Samantha probably wouldn’t make her own bonbons, so check out this guide to ordering luxurious chocolates.
This Valentine’s Day, we couldn’t help but wonder, which ‘Sex and the City’ character will you most eat like?|Kari Sonde|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
Make a slice halfway through a bonbon, and perch on the edge of the glass.
Valentine's Day Cocktail Recipes to Fall in Love With|Alie Ward, Georgia Hardstark|February 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The Sarah Silverman Great Schlep video is a tasty campaign bonbon.
Why Sarah Silverman Sucks|Adam Hanft|October 14, 2008|DAILY BEAST
A set of Shakespeare from the Leonard twins, a bonbon dish from Vera.
Tabitha at Ivy Hall|Ruth Alberta Brown

One dozen bonbon dishes, five nouveau riche sugar shakers (we never use them), three muffineers—in heaven's name, what's that?
Murder in Any Degree|Owen Johnson
She never seemed so soulful and sinless as at the moment when her pink lips closed over a bonbon.
The Incubator Baby|Ellis Parker Butler
These are usually treated in a rather elaborate way, being often coated with bonbon cream or with chocolate.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
And this indeed is the only kind of bonbon to be had in Rotterdam.
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British Dictionary definitions for bonbon

bonbon

/ (ˈbɒnbɒn) /

noun

a sweet

Word Origin for bonbon

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

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