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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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
As luxurious as the spiced airy foam, the marshmallow aesthetic is all about plush charm and comfort.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
As luxurious as the spiced airy foam, the marshmallow aesthetic is all about plush charm and comfort.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Sandwiched in between, Terry’s daughter wore a white tutu and white top for a marshmallow effect.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
The long drought of marshmallow rice confections is finally over.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Marshmallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marshmallow. Accessed 29 Nov. 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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