chewing gum

[choo-ing]

noun

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

chewing gum

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chewing gum¹

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

Example Sentences

And avoid plastics that break down to microplastics more easily - such as chewing gum and glitter.

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The Independent's three-star review says the show "sticks to the original movie like chewing gum to the underside of a school desk" at first, but changes tack by the second half.

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He addressed the viral moment backstage with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, telling the morning show co-hosts and spouses that he forgot he was chewing gum while making his way to the stage.

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He made headlines in the summer of 2012 when he attempted to bring in a law to impose a 5p levy on chewing gum to help pay for the cost of cleaning up discarded gum.

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Consumer advocates claim the system has allowed companies to add harmful chemicals, including suspected carcinogens, to such products as cereals, baked goods, ice cream, potato chips and chewing gum.

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