Sugarplum

usgb/ˈʃʊɡərplʌm/
noun

A small sweet or candy that is a round or oval shape.

My grandmother always had a jar of sugarplums on her kitchen counter.
Visual representation of "sugarplum" - A small sweet or candy that is a round or oval shape.

Often appears as...

  • jar of sugarplums
  • sugarplum fairy
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Historical Confection

Sugarplums were popular in the 17th-19th centuries, and reflect historical confectionery practices.

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Sugarplums date back to times when sweets were made differently.
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Christmas Association

Sugarplums are often associated with Christmas, featuring in holiday literature and songs.

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Visions of sugarplums danced in their heads on Christmas Eve.
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Nutcracker Connection

The 'Sugarplum Fairy' is a character from the Nutcracker ballet, a Christmas classic.

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She played the role of the Sugarplum Fairy in The Nutcracker.
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