noun
gummi
Gummi (noun) means a chewy, gelatin-based candy, or the sugary gel material used to make it. Example: “The kids shared a bag of gummi bears.”
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A chewy, gelatin-based candy, or the sugary gel material used to make it.
"The kids shared a bag of gummi bears."
How to use gummi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe chewy jelly-like candy material, as in "gummi bears."
Common mistake
Often spelled "gummy" in everyday English; "gummi" is more common in brand names like Gummi Bears.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gummis, gummies
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The kids shared a bag of _____ bears.
Etymology
From German Gummi ("rubber"), used as a brand name for a chewy German candy.
Frequently asked questions
What does “gummi” mean?
The word “gummi” means a chewy, gelatin-based candy, or the sugary gel material used to make it. In plain terms, the chewy jelly-like candy material, as in "gummi bears.".
How do you use “gummi” in a sentence?
Here is “gummi” used in a sentence: “The kids shared a bag of gummi bears.”
What part of speech is “gummi”?
“Gummi” is a noun.
Where does the word “gummi” come from?
The word “gummi” comes from German. From German Gummi ("rubber"), used as a brand name for a chewy German candy.
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