lollipop
noun
lol·li·pop
ˈlä-lē-ˌpäp 
ˈlä-li-
variants
or less commonly lollypop
plural lollipops also lollypops
1
a
: a piece of hard candy on the end of a stick
b
: a piece of food served on the end of a stick
a chicken lollipop
cake lollipops
2
or lollipop sign British
: a round stop sign on a pole used to stop traffic (as at a school crossing)
Darlington inventor Andrew Turner created a prototype for an illuminated lollipop for school crossing patrols.—
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Meanwhile, Rodan, a giant fire demon, is embodied by a peppery margarita with a spicy lollipop finisher.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
What do a potato tornado, an ice cream bar, a chicken skewer, a lollipop and a corn dog have in common?
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
In the video, Charli is half-listening, while sucking on a lollipop and holding an avocado.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 21 June 2024
In a 1997 Russian edition of the magazine, Barrymore appeared on the cover showing much more skin with a lollipop in hand.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
What do a potato tornado, an ice cream bar, a chicken skewer, a lollipop and a corn dog have in common?
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
In the video, Charli is half-listening, while sucking on a lollipop and holding an avocado.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 21 June 2024
In a 1997 Russian edition of the magazine, Barrymore appeared on the cover showing much more skin with a lollipop in hand.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for lollipop
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“Lollipop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lollipop. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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lollipop
noun
lol·li·pop
variants
or lollypop
: a lump or ball of hard candy on the end of a stick
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