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Definition of gumdrop

gumdrop

/ˈɡʌmˌdrɑːp/
gum · drop
Plural:gumdrops
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• noun

1

North American A small, firm, chewy candy made with gelatin or pectin, typically flavored with fruit or spice and coated in granulated sugar.

Example

"The children carefully decorated the roof of their gingerbread house with colorful icing and gumdrops."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century in the United States, combining 'gum' (referring to the gelatinous or gum arabic base of the candy) and 'drop' (referring to its small, round or dome-like shape).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gumdrop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gumdrop
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