noun
marshmallow
MARSH-mel-oh/ˈmɑːrʃmeləʊ/
A soft, spongy sweet made with sugar and gelatin.
The torn marshmallow reveals a soft, airy interior beneath its white surface.
Etymology
Marsh and mallow originally named a plant growing near salt marshes. The candy took the plant’s name because it was originally made with paste from its mucilaginous roots.
In context
you know, that was called the marshmallow test. You know, give them a marshmallow and you tell them that if they don't eat it for 5 minutes, they'll get they'll get two
More examples
- We toast marshmallows over the campfire until they turn golden.
- Melt the marshmallows and stir in the cereal.
- Each chocolate cookie has a soft marshmallow center.
Forms
marshmallow · marshmallows
Similar words
- candy
- A broader term for sweets, including hard and chewy varieties.
- confection
- Any prepared sweet treat, not necessarily soft or spongy.