marshmallow
noun
marsh·mal·low
ˈmärsh-ˌme-lō 
-ˌma-
1
usually marsh mallow
: a pink-flowered European perennial herb (Althaea officinalis) of the mallow family that is naturalized in the eastern U.S. and has flowers, leaves, and roots used in herbal remedies
2
: a sweet white confection usually in the form of a spread or small spongy cylindrical pieces now usually made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin but formerly from the marshmallow's root
also
: one of these spongy pieces
toasted marshmallows on sticks over a campfire
Examples of marshmallow in a Sentence
We toasted marshmallows over the fire.
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All runners conclude the race with a cup of hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, and dippables that include fruits, marshmallows, and other sweet treats − and a medal, of course.
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Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Garnish with marshmallows, maraschino cherries, coconut flakes, or any ingredient unique to your family recipe.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
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Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Garnish with marshmallows, maraschino cherries, coconut flakes, or any ingredient unique to your family recipe.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
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marshmallow
noun
marsh·mal·low
ˈmärsh-ˌmel-ō
-ˌmal-
1
: a pink-flowered herb related to the mallows that has a root sometimes used in sweets and in medicine
2
: a soft spongy sweet formerly made from the root of the marshmallow but now usually prepared from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin
Medical Definition
marshmallow
noun
marsh·mal·low
ˈmärsh-ˌmel-ō, -ˌmel-ə(-w), -ˌmal-
: a European perennial herb of the genus Althaea (A. officinalis) naturalized in the eastern United States whose pink flowers, velvety leaves, and mucilaginous root are used in herbal medicine and whose root was formerly used in confectionary see althaea sense 2
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