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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Their itinerary included roasting marshmallows, competing in potato-sack races and building human pyramids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But start folding in coconut shreds, caramel swirls, candy pieces, cookie dough, marshmallows?
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2026
To make them, cafes melt marshmallows to create a chewy outer layer mixed with chocolate, then fill individual portions with pistachio cream and kadaif before dusting the top with cocoa powder.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 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
"It's in the marshmallows," Deirdre said with a shrug.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
