: a small candy in the shape of a ball or disk : sweetmeat

Examples of sugarplum in a Sentence

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Does Gomez have iridescent bubbles and pink ballgowns on the brain, or are visions of sugarplums dancing in her head? Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024 Cup it between frostbitten fingertips like sugarplum kisses and popcorn strung on ribbon. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sugarplum was in 1627

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“Sugarplum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugarplum. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a round piece of candy
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