1
: a candy with chocolate or fondant coating and fondant center that sometimes contains fruits and nuts
2
: something that is pleasing in a light or frivolous way
singing pop bonbons

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Sherman described how the sweetness of white chocolate confections, like bonbons or truffles, complements the delicate floral essence of herbal tea, or the mild flavor of chamomile. Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025 But if chocolate itself keeps quite well, a high-end bonbon is far less predictable. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025 While not quite as complex as similar bonbons from Melissa Coppel or Kreuther, Lily's mastery of fruit filling puts it on a very short list. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2025 French Broad Chocolates invites holiday shoppers and enthusiasts to enjoy and explore its award-winning chocolate bonbons. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bonbon 

Word History

Etymology

French, reduplication of bon good, from Latin bonus — more at bounty

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bonbon was in 1770

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“Bonbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonbon. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a candy with a soft coating (as chocolate) and a creamy center
Etymology

French, literally, "good good," from bon "good," from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus, bounty

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