chewing gum

noun

: a sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material (such as a preparation of chicle) used for chewing

Examples of chewing gum in a Sentence

a piece of chewing gum
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Xylitol, an artificial sweetener widely used in foods, beverages, chewing gum and oral care products, may come with some health risks. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 It is often used in higher amounts to sweeten foods, drinks, chewing gum and dental care products. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Stadium officials say chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains are among the main culprits that stain the marble. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 And that can be like walking and chewing gum at the same time. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chewing gum

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chewing gum was in 1850

Rhymes for chewing gum

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“Chewing gum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chewing%20gum. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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chewing gum

noun
: a sweetened and flavored soft material (as of chicle) used for chewing

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