chewing gum

American  

[choo-ing] / ˈtʃu ɪŋ /

noun

1. a sweetened and flavored preparation for chewing, usually made of chicle.

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chewing gum British  

noun

1. a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavoured and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate

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Etymology

Origin of chewing gum

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

Example Sentences

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chewing gum

Researchers have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that may offer a new way to target microbes associated with head and neck cancer.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

Thus began my hunt for signs of Choc-O’s afterlife, including visits to retro candy stores stocking hard-to-find Bonomo Turkish Taffy, Zagnut bars and Beemans chewing gum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

Once whispers began that Farage was outside, the over-the-top pat-downs and confiscated chewing gum suddenly made sense.

From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026

The gum base that makes up about 15% to 30% of a typical piece of chewing gum is often petroleum-derived, academic studies show.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026

When he brought chewing gum, we chewed the sugar out of it, then swallowed it whole.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli