sugarplum

[ˈʃʊɡərplʌm]

sugarplum Definition

a small round sweet that is made of sugar and often flavored with fruit or spices.

Using sugarplum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sugarplum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children were excited to receive sugarplums as a Christmas treat.

  • Example

    She offered me a sugarplum from the jar on her desk.

  • Example

    The recipe calls for sugarplums to be added to the cake batter.

sugarplum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sugarplum

Phrases with sugarplum

  • to dance gracefully and delicately, often used in reference to ballet performances

    Example

    The ballerina danced the sugarplum fairy role beautifully.

  • visions of sugarplums

    a fanciful or imaginative idea or notion, often used in reference to pleasant thoughts or dreams

    Example

    As she drifted off to sleep, visions of sugarplums danced in her head.

  • lips that are pink, soft, and sweet-looking

    Example

    She applied a light pink lipstick to achieve the sugarplum lips look.

Origins of sugarplum

from the combination of 'sugar' and 'plum'

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Summary: sugarplum in Brief

A 'sugarplum' [ˈʃʊɡərplʌm] is a small round sweet made of sugar and often flavored with fruit or spices. It is commonly used as a Christmas treat and can also be added to cake batter. The phrase 'dance the sugarplum fairy' refers to graceful ballet performances, while 'visions of sugarplums' describes fanciful or imaginative ideas or notions.

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