marshmallow

/ˈmɑrʃˌmɛloʊ/
noun
  1. A soft, spongy candy made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, often white and puffy.
    • She put a marshmallow in her hot chocolate.
    • We roasted marshmallows over the campfire.
    • The children made s'mores with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.
  2. A soft, light, and fluffy substance or object that resembles the candy in texture or appearance.
    • The clouds looked like giant marshmallows in the sky.
    • She wore a marshmallow of a winter coat that puffed around her.
    • The sofa was so soft it felt like a marshmallow.
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