noun
bonbon
Bonbon (noun) means a small sweet, especially a piece of chocolate-covered candy. Example: “She unwrapped a bonbon and popped it in her mouth.”
noun
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A small sweet, especially a piece of chocolate-covered candy.
"She unwrapped a bonbon and popped it in her mouth."
"The gift box was filled with fancy bonbons."
How to use bonbon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fancy little sweet, usually chocolate with a filling inside.
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Etymology
From French bonbon, a childish doubling of bon, "good" — literally "good-good."
Frequently asked questions
What does “bonbon” mean?
The word “bonbon” means a small sweet, especially a piece of chocolate-covered candy. In plain terms, a fancy little sweet, usually chocolate with a filling inside.
How do you use “bonbon” in a sentence?
Here is “bonbon” used in a sentence: “She unwrapped a bonbon and popped it in her mouth.”
What part of speech is “bonbon”?
“Bonbon” is a noun.
Where does the word “bonbon” come from?
The word “bonbon” comes from French. From French bonbon, a childish doubling of bon, "good" — literally "good-good.".
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