Definition
marshmallow
noun
- a soft, spongy confection made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, typically white and cylindrical
- a tall plant with pink or white flowers that grows in wet areas
Examples
- We roasted marshmallows over the campfire.
- She added mini marshmallows to her hot chocolate.
- The s’mores recipe calls for chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows.
- Marshmallows were originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant.
- The children enjoyed making marshmallow sculptures.
- Wild marshmallows grow naturally in marshes and wetlands.