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Definition of lollipop

lollipop

/ˈlɑː.li.pɑːp/
lol · li · pop
Plural:lollipops
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lollipop Lexical Profile

lollipop Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A piece of hard, sweet candy attached to the end of a stick, designed to be licked or sucked.

Example

"The pediatrician offered the young girl a cherry lollipop as a reward for being brave during her vaccination."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

loiterer
loll
lollapalooza
lollipop
lolly
lollygag
lollygagger

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, derived from the northern English dialect word 'lolly' (meaning 'tongue') and 'pop' (meaning 'slap' or 'strike'), likely referring to the action of the tongue against the candy.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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