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Definition of candygram

candygram

/ˈkæn.di.ɡræm/
can · dy · gram
Plural:candygrams
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candygram Lexical Profile

candygram Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A greetings message or note delivered alongside a piece of candy or a box of chocolates, originally sent via telegram and now commonly organized as a school or community fundraiser.

Example

"The student council sold hundreds of candygrams during the week leading up to Valentine's Day."

• Nearby Words

candor
candy
candyfloss
candygram
candyman
candystriper
candytuft

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1950s as a trademarked service by Western Union, blending 'candy' with '-gram' (from 'telegram') for a telegram delivered with a box of chocolates.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candygram. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candygram
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