Candy Corn

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkændi kɔrn/

Definitions of candy corn

noun a type of candy typically made with sugar, corn syrup, and food coloring in the shape of a kernel of corn

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat candy corn on Halloween.

A2 She bought a bag of candy corn for the party.

B1 Candy corn is a popular Halloween treat in the United States.

B2 The store sells different flavors of candy corn.

C1 Some people enjoy making homemade candy corn.

C2 The gourmet candy store offers artisanal candy corn varieties.

Examples of candy corn in a Sentence

formal The traditional Halloween treat, candy corn, is a popular choice among children and adults alike.

informal I always look forward to eating candy corn during the fall season.

slang I can't get enough of that sweet candy corn goodness!

figurative The candy corn scattered on the table looked like colorful little kernels of corn.

Grammatical Forms of candy corn

past tense

ate

plural

candy corns

comparative

sweeter

superlative

sweetest

present tense

eats

future tense

will eat

perfect tense

has eaten

continuous tense

is eating

singular

candy corn

positive degree

sweet

infinitive

to eat

gerund

eating

participle

eaten

Origin and Evolution of candy corn

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'candy corn' originated in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally called 'chicken feed' due to its resemblance to corn kernels, the name evolved to 'candy corn' as it became more popular as a Halloween treat.