Bonbon: meaning, definitions and examples

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bonbon

 

[ หˆbษ’nbษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sweet treat

A bonbon is a small, sweet confectionery, typically made with chocolate or fondant and often filled with fruit, cream, or nuts. Bonbons are usually covered with a thin layer of chocolate and may be decorated with sprinkles or nuts. They are often served as a dessert or given as gifts.

Synonyms

candy, confection, sweet

Examples of usage

  • I bought a box of bonbons for my friend.
  • The chocolate bonbons melted in my mouth.
  • She enjoys making homemade bonbons during the holidays.

Translations

Translations of the word "bonbon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bombom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฎเฅเคฌเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bonbon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะฝะฑะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cukierek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒณใƒœใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bonbon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caramelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ด‰๋ด‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู†ุจูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bonbon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bonbon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณ–ๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bonbon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆlgรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำ™ะผะฟะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirniyyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dulce

Etymology

The word 'bonbon' originates from the French language, where it means 'good good' or 'treat'. The term is derived from the French word 'bon', which translates to 'good', and is often used to describe small sweets or confections that are enjoyable. As confections became popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, the term 'bonbon' gained widespread usage, particularly in France, where chocolate-making and sweet crafting became an art form. Over time, the concept of bonbons spread across various cultures, and today they are enjoyed globally in a variety of forms and flavors. The charming name evokes the delight associated with these sweet treats, making it a popular choice for marketing confections.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,660, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.