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

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Example Sentences

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chewing gum

But it could also include kombucha, seaweed snacks, muesli and chewing gum, depending on their sugar content.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

More than two billion cups of coffee are drunk each day and that's before we start talking about cola, energy drinks, plus some chocolate, chewing gum and sports supplements, which also contain the chemical.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

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

My body feels like rubber and my brain like chewing gum.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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