marshmallow
noun
a sweetened paste or confection made from the mucilaginous root of the marsh mallow.
marshmallows
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pluralof marshmallow.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As Joanne Kaufman writes, “What would summer on the beach be without chocolate and marshmallows between graham crackers—or without angst and wish fulfillment between book covers?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He’s just some mud-brown monstrosity roaming the Vale of Arryn and treating livestock like campfire marshmallows.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
It's all the fun of camping - sleeping under the stars, waking up to beautiful views and toasting marshmallows round an open fire - but with creature comforts.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Her Little Flower Cafe became a popular Pasadena gathering spot where caramels and marshmallows became hot gifts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
She took three marshmallows from a paper bag in her apron pocket and popped one into each cup.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
