Marshmallow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Marshmallow is a noun meaning Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.
Meaning
Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Someone who is soft and benign.
- (transitive, intransitive) To soften (literally or figuratively).
- (countable, uncountable) A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.
Example Sentences
You're a marshmallow, Glenn.
He acts like a total badass, but he's really just a marshmallow once you get to know him.
He didn't know if touching me meant that I would marshmallow up or if he would have to brace himself for a blow.
It was an apple marshmallow sundae, I recollect. I dug my spoon into it with an assumption of gaiety which I was far from feeling.
Word Forms
- marshmallows
- marsh mallow
- marsh-mallow
- marshmallowing
- marshmallowed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include candy, lollipop, soap, wymote, mallow, mallowwort.
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