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candy apple

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noun

  • candy apples
    plural
  1. an apple with a candy coating especially of taffy and often on a stick inserted in the center.


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He and Eniko wear matching candy apple red ensembles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2023

Shiny, sugary and gleefully nonsensical, Trish Harnetiaux’s “Tin Cat Shoes” is like a candy apple — only it’s not an apple; it’s a tennis ball.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2022

"I always resented having to throw out a great-looking candy apple one year."

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2021

Young Pokémon will be delighted when they see the set’s limited-edition figurines, which include ten iconic characters from the anime franchise and three Halloween accessories, like a candy apple toy, pumpkin and candy pile.

From Fox News ● Sep. 18, 2021

“Hey, want to go get a candy apple and a funnel cake and help me celebrate? Colton and his dad are around here somewhere. Mom’s searching for a free table.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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