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marshmallow Definition

marsh·mal·low (märs̸hmel′ō, -mal′ō)

noun

  1. a sweet paste first made from the root of the marsh mallow, and now made of sugar, starch, corn syrup, and gelatin
  2. a soft, spongy confection, in the form of small, rounded pieces coated with powdered sugar, made of this paste
marshmallow Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • toast: It was so cold but we made a fire in the barbecue and toasted marshmallows, all good fun just lots of blankets required!
  • eat: Parents and teachers are encouraged to play a full part ( including eating the marshmallows!
  • use: One fun thing I did recently was build structures from toothpicks and marshmallows ( I used the marshmallows as connectors ).
  • melt: Nutty flavors and melted marshmallows, with just a hint of antique roses.
  • make: That way the only casualties of war would be global sugar supplies and all that wibbly-wobbly stuff that makes marshmallows squishy.
  • cook: Our favorite nibble is marshmallows cooked on a stick over the open fire.

Preposition: on

  • stick: I'll show you, " Tim told her, shoving some marshmallows on a stick, he held them over the fire.

Adjective modifier

  • pink: The nose is an appealing confection of pink marshmallows and the sugary mixture known as rainbow crystals.
  • large: Wagon Wheels S A large circular marshmallow and cookie snack covered in chocolate.
  • mini: You need 50g of apricots, 50g of raisins, 50g of glace cherries and 50g of mini white marshmallows.
  • miniature: Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
  • roasting: Abbie had a school trip today, including a swamp walk which, along with roasting marshmallows, made it a great day out.
  • white: You need 50g of apricots, 50g of raisins, 50g of glace cherries and 50g of mini white marshmallows.

Modifies a noun

  • demon: He returned fire again, felling more of the marshmallow demons.
  • root: The best examples are slippery elm bark powder and marshmallow root powder.
  • man: The marshmallow man particularly has some great, angry facial expressions which contradict his fluffy, cute appearance.
  • alien: The invasion of the marshmallow aliens had reached the city, and he was one of the last remaining resistance members.
  • plant: Originally they were made from the roots of the marshmallow plant, which grows in boggy ground.
  • ammo: Isn't it a shame real battles aren't fought using marshmallow ammo?

Noun used with modifier

  • toast: In winter, they'll let you toast marshmallows on the fire.

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