lollipop

American  

[lol-ee-pop] / ˈlɒl iˌpɒp /

Or lollypop

noun

1. a piece of hard candy attached to the end of a small stick that is held in the hand while the candy is licked.

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lollipop British  

/ ˈlɒlɪˌpɒp /

noun

1. a boiled sweet or toffee stuck on a small wooden stick

2. another word for ice lolly

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Etymology

Origin of lollipop

1785–95; dial. lolly tongue + pop ¹

Example Sentences

This meant that no warnings could be put on the 14 gantries and lollipop signs along that stretch of the motorway.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

At an assisted-living home, Vinit Shinde lay paralyzed in bed attempting to suck on a lollipop.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

This pubescent Vance has been adorned with a rainbow propeller hat and a swirly lollipop, morphed into a patriotic Minion from Despicable Me, and rendered as lisping Hans Landa, the Nazi villain from Inglourious Basterds.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2025

It was, at the time, an elegant urban oasis, with lollipop palms standing over a lake fed by natural springs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

Bo takes the blue-and-white-striped conductor hat and then reaches over my shoulder to grab a lollipop from the bowl of candy.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy