Synonyms

bonbon

American

[bon-bon, bawn-bawn] / ˈbɒnˌbɒn, bɔ̃ˈbɔ̃ /

noun

plural

bonbons

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

bonbon British

/ ˈbɒnbɒn /

noun

a sweet

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Etymology

Origin of bonbon

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

Example Sentences

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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

When you imagine a bonbon, you're probably thinking of a little chocolate sphere, filled with some decadent ingredients.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Overindulge, or pick the wrong informational bonbon, and you’re left feeling poisoned and ashamed.

From Washington Post • May 25, 2020

Rounding out the program will be a familiar bonbon, Khachaturian’s feisty “Sabre Dance.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2018

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

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

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