arm candy

noun

: a young attractive person who accompanies a usually older person at social events

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Since then, he's become familiar with being called the pop star's arm candy. Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024 Elsa Peretti Small Bone Cuff Who could refuse a chic piece of arm candy this holiday season? Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 Slip it over the wrist as a stunning piece of arm candy, sling it over the shoulder with the removable leather strap, or extend the strap to convert it to a low-hanging tote or crossbody bag. Nikki Chwatt, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024 Related Articles Speaking of Holly Golightly, the fall collections delivered gloves galore to clutch this season’s arm candy: bags covered in croc, fuzz, feathers, studs and crystals. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arm candy 

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arm candy was in 1992

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“Arm candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arm%20candy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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