gumdrop

American

[guhm-drop] / ˈgʌmˌdrɒp /

noun

a small candy made of gum arabic, gelatin, or the like, sweetened and flavored.

gumdrop British

/ ˈɡʌmˌdrɒp /

noun

Also called (esp Brit): gum. a small jelly-like sweet containing gum arabic and various colourings and flavourings

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Etymology

Origin of gumdrop

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; gum ¹ + drop

Example Sentences

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Rowdy followed me and watched while I filled the sack with gumdrops, jawbreakers, peppermint sticks, and horehound candy.

From Literature

There were all kinds: Hershey bars, gumdrops, chewing gum, licorice.

From Literature

But that doesn’t mean it’s gumdrops, rainbows and good vibes only.

From Seattle Times

Sprinkle in a bit of imagination and the hats can also be transformed into a cake, a cupcake and, yeah, even a gumdrop!

From Salon

Another of her favorite creations: a gumdrop tree made from twigs and sweets.

From Seattle Times

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