candy cane

noun

US
: a stick of hard red and white candy with a curve at the top

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Magnificent aromas—bright and generous—that include allspice, candy cane, red cherries, prunes. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Grab the Mainstays Gingerbread Candle at Walmart for just $6, and keep scrolling for more festive scents, including cranberry mandarin spice, candy cane and cream, and creamy cashmere. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 But instead of fighting a losing battle, Thompson thought outside the box, or in this case, inside a candy cane. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Eggnog coffee with a candy cane in it, followed by matzo brei and some haphazard present-opening, then a movie and Chinese food? Emma Specter, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for candy cane

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