candy
Translation
sweets, confectionery
Examples
Children love to eat candy.
Children love to eat sweets.
Can I have a piece of candy?
Can I have a sweet?
This box has many different candies.
This box has many different types of sweets.
Grammar Patterns
((candy)) [uncountable] sweets I ate too much candy.
((a piece of candy)) [countable] a single sweet She gave me a piece of candy.
((candies)) [countable] different types of sweets The store sells all kinds of candies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sweets (UK), confectionery, treat
Etymology
From Arabic 'qandi' (sugarcane), via Persian and Old French.
Memory Tips
In the US, 'candy' is the general term. In the UK, 'sweets' is more common.