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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 notes

In plain EnglishA fancy little sweet, usually chocolate with a filling inside.

Word forms

bonbons plural

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Etymology

From French bonbon, a childish doubling of bon, "good" — literally "good-good."

Origin: French

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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