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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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

The research team now plans to conduct a larger study involving athletes to further examine how sugary chewing gum affects nitrate metabolism, blood pressure, and exercise performance.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026

Multiple viral videos posted earlier this year show shoppers using chewing gum to stick fitting room curtains to the wall, saying the curtains would not stay full closed on their own.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

They have allowed Mars to design a thinner-walled bottle for its Extra brand chewing gum that reduced development time by 40% and saved 246 tons of plastic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026

I blow a bubble with my chewing gum and give him a cold stare as everyone takes positions.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina