noun
Uncommon
lollipop
LOL-ee-pop
Lollipop (noun) means a piece of hard candy fixed on a stick. Example: “The kids picked out lollipops in every colour at the fair.”
noun
1
A piece of hard candy fixed on a stick.
"The kids picked out lollipops in every colour at the fair."
"She unwrapped a cherry lollipop and popped it in her mouth."
2
The round, stick-mounted sign a crossing guard or pit-stop crew holds up.
"The pit crew held up the lollipop to signal the driver to stop."
How to use lollipop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA round candy on a stick — or anything shaped like one.
Common pairings
suck a lollipop
a lollipop stick
cherry-flavoured lollipop
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Word forms
- Plural
- lollipops
- Third person singular
- lollipops
- Past tense
- lollipopped
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Etymology
Likely formed from "loll" ("to hang loosely," as the tongue does) plus "pop," first recorded in 1784; possibly influenced by "lolly," an old word for the tongue or head.
Class of 1784
lollipop joined the language around 1784.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “lollipop” mean?
The word “lollipop” means a piece of hard candy fixed on a stick. In plain terms, a round candy on a stick — or anything shaped like one.
How do you pronounce “lollipop”?
“Lollipop” is pronounced LOL-ee-pop (/ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “lollipop” in a sentence?
Here is “lollipop” used in a sentence: “The kids picked out lollipops in every colour at the fair.”
What part of speech is “lollipop”?
“Lollipop” is a noun.
Where does the word “lollipop” come from?
The word “lollipop” dates back to around 1784. Likely formed from "loll" ("to hang loosely," as the tongue does) plus "pop," first recorded in 1784; possibly influenced by "lolly," an old word for the tongue or head.
Is “lollipop” a common word?
“Lollipop” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lollipop” have?
“Lollipop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of hard candy fixed on a stick.
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