gumball
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gumball
Example Sentences
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Absent any activity, his shop stands frozen in time: a commendation from the city and a photograph of his father on the wall, racks of shoe polish, laces and an empty gumball machine.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
That comment appeared to refer to part of the sheriff's report that said Jackson tried to care for the patient by putting a gumball in her mouth as a way to elevate blood sugar.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2023
Other victims came in often, and Gonzalez said she often gave them quarters for the restaurant’s gumball machines.
From Washington Post • May 25, 2022
If the image of adjustables reminds you of those gumball machine rings that pinch like little crabs, consider this: Beyoncé, Lizzo, Saweetie and Lady Gaga have all been seen in Ms. Bunn’s sparkly wares.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2022
One time she crunched on a marble like it was a gumball.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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