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DictionarykissSmall candy
noun

kiss

A small piece of candy, especially a chocolate drop.

She places a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie.

Etymology
cyssanOld Englishto touch with the lips

The sweet borrows the affectionate-touch word as a pleasing name for a small confection. It suggests a little enjoyable offering rather than a full-sized dessert.

More examples

  • The bowl held several foil-wrapped kisses.
  • He unwrapped a chocolate kiss after lunch.
  • Each guest received a small bag of candy kisses.

Forms

kiss · kisses