How to Use marshmallow in a Sentence

marshmallow

noun
  • We toasted marshmallows over the fire.
  • Next, turn your attention to the star of the s’mores show: the marshmallow.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The team with the tallest tower that could hold the marshmallow wins.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2022
  • But dessert and a campfire don’t have to lead to a fluffy marshmallow on a stick.
    Sarah Glover, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Remove the slab of marshmallow from the pan and dredge in the sugar-starch mixture.
    ExpressNews.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • For a summertime s'mores milkshake, use a knife to smear marshmallow fluff around the rim of the glass.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Others likened the avant garde shape of Kendall's look to a scrunchie, a car airbag, a marshmallow, or a comforter.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 27 June 2023
  • Serve chilled with a garnish of marshmallows on a pick.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in sugar and marshmallows.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The star goes by Star and resembles a marshmallow Peeps set ablaze.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 16 June 2023
  • Sprawl on an ottoman as puffy and white as a marshmallow.
    WSJ, 30 Nov. 2021
  • For the puppy marshmallow, a king-size pillow and some tape and velcro will do the trick.
    Annie O’Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022
  • Adding slippery elm or marshmallow root to their food can also help to soothe the gut.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2022
  • Spread the marshmallow on top of the sweet potatoes and bake just before serving.
    NBC News, 23 Nov. 2019
  • The smell of the clean air and marshmallows toasting on the campfire, the sound of crickets chirping, the feeling of the grass with fresh morning dew drops.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 13 Apr. 2023
  • While your marshmallow fluff is whipping, make the ganache.
    Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021
  • To make the ears, cut a mini marshmallow in half and pipe a small square of pink icing onto each half.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2022
  • As the contest has grown, so has the malleability of the marshmallow-y treat.
    Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Adding lots of butter or marshmallows can be a tasty treat, but shouldn’t be a daily meal.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
  • With a cream cheese-cookie nose and marshmallow ears and feet, this cute treat is earresistible!
    Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Cool slightly and place 1 large marshmallow on top of each, then place back in oven for 3 minutes.
    Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Once the potatoes are tender, sprinkle on the marshmallows to melt.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Lemon Meringue Pie, made with tart lemon candies, crunchy pie crust pieces and lemon marshmallow ice cream.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 May 2024
  • Lemon Meringue Pie, made with tart lemon candies, crunchy pie crust pieces and lemon marshmallow ice cream.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
  • Try roasting marshmallow Peeps in your backyard firepit or on the grill.
    Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2021
  • If a fire monster offers to roast your marshmallow for you, run the other way.
    oregonlive, 18 Oct. 2021
  • The tree is up, the lights are glimmering, and there are mugs of hot cocoa dotted with marshmallows to be slurped.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The time to get the marshmallow toasty was just about equivalent to a bonfire (minus the bonfire smell!!).
    Marissa Miller, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2020
  • Sunny smiles at the taste of hot chocolate with marshmallows.
    Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland, 17 Dec. 2019
  • How do those mini marshmallows on top impact the nutrition of the overall dish?
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024

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