marshmallow
Translation
marshmallow
Examples
We toasted marshmallows on the fire.
We toasted marshmallows on the fire.
Do you want a marshmallow in your hot chocolate?
Do you want a marshmallow in your hot chocolate?
Grammar Patterns
(as a countable noun) a soft sweet We toasted marshmallows on the fire.
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Synonyms: (no direct synonyms)
Etymology
Named after the mallow plant, which grows in marshes. The confection was originally made from the root of this plant.
Memory Tips
Picture a soft, white mallow flower growing in a marsh. This image connects the name to the soft, white sweet.