Pronunciation: /ɡʌm/
noun a sweetened and flavored soft material used for chewing
A1 I chew gum to freshen my breath.
A2 She accidentally stepped on a piece of gum on the sidewalk.
B1 I always carry gum in my bag in case I need to freshen up.
B2 The teacher caught the student chewing gum in class.
C1 The gum stuck to the bottom of her shoe and was difficult to remove.
C2 The company produces a variety of flavored gums for consumers to choose from.
verb None
A1 I gum my mouth shut when I don't want to say something.
A2 She gums on her pen when she's nervous.
B1 The mechanic had to gum the broken part of the engine temporarily.
B2 The chef gummed the edges of the pastry to seal the filling inside.
C1 The company decided to gum the contract to prevent any legal disputes.
C2 The politician tried to gum the details of the scandal to protect his reputation.
adjective None
A1 I chewed on some gum to freshen my breath.
A2 She accidentally stepped on a gum stuck to the sidewalk.
B1 The gum residue on the table was difficult to remove.
B2 The gum flavor was so strong, it made my mouth water.
C1 The gum wrapper was crumpled and tossed aside.
C2 The gum advertisement featured a famous celebrity endorsing the product.
adverb None
A1 She chews gum loudly.
A2 He blew a big bubble with his gum.
B1 She talks while chewing gum, which can be annoying.
B2 He absentmindedly popped a piece of gum into his mouth.
C1 The actress discreetly disposed of her gum before going on stage.
C2 The chef skillfully removed the gum from the bottom of his shoe.
pronoun None
A1 I chew gum.
A2 She likes to blow bubbles with gum.
B1 He always carries gum in his pocket.
B2 The teacher asked us to throw our gum in the trash.
C1 The gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe.
C2 The gum on the sidewalk was a sticky mess.
preposition None
A1 I accidentally stepped on gum.
A2 She sat on the park bench and felt gum sticking to her pants.
B1 The teacher asked the students to remove their gum from their mouths before class.
B2 The city streets were littered with discarded gum wrappers.
C1 The artist used gum as a medium in his latest sculpture.
C2 The detective found a clue by analyzing the gum left at the crime scene.
conjunction None
A1 I like to chew gum and blow bubbles.
A2 She couldn't talk properly because she had gum stuck in her mouth.
B1 I need to buy some gum before we go on the plane.
B2 He offered her a piece of gum as a peace offering.
C1 The gum on the sidewalk had hardened and was difficult to remove.
C2 The teacher allowed the students to chew gum during the exam as long as they were quiet.
interjection None
A1 Gum! I accidentally stepped on it.
A2 Gum! Can you please throw it in the trash?
B1 Gum! That's not allowed in the classroom.
B2 Gum! I need to find a way to get it out of my hair.
C1 Gum! I can't believe I sat on it.
C2 Gum! I should have checked the bottom of my shoe before coming inside.
article None
A1 I chew gum to freshen my breath.
A2 She always keeps a pack of gum in her purse.
B1 Chewing gum can help improve concentration.
B2 The dentist recommended sugar-free gum to prevent cavities.
C1 The company is launching a new line of gourmet chewing gums.
C2 The artisanal gum crafted by the local confectioner was a hit at the food festival.
formal Chewing gum is not allowed in the library.
informal Do you have any gum I can have?
slang I love popping bubble gum!
figurative His words were like gum, sticking to my mind long after he had spoken.
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