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candy cane

Meaning of "candy cane" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF CANDY CANE

ˈkændɪ keɪn


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANDY CANE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Candy cane is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CANDY CANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Candy cane

A candy cane is a cane-shaped hard candy stick associated with Christmas. It is traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint; but is also made in a variety of other flavors and colors.

Definition of candy cane in the English dictionary

The definition of candy cane in the dictionary is a form of confectionery in the shape of a walking stick, usually striped pink and white; associated with Christmas, originally in the US but now in the UK too.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANDY CANE

alkane · arcane · benzocaine · cain · Caine · cane · chicane · cinquain · cocain · cocaine · decane · hexadecane · kain · lidocaine · lignocaine · marocain · sarbacane · skein · split-cane · tetracaine

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANDY CANE

candlepins · candlepower · candler · candlesnuffer · candlestick · candlewick · candlewood · candock · Candolle · candour · candy · candy bar · candy store · candy stripe · candy striper · candy-ass · candy-striped · candyfloss · candygram · candytuft

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANDY CANE

built cane · dumb-cane · floricane · gold-headed cane · hurricane · lawyer cane · malacca cane · raspberry cane · recane · split cane · sugar cane · swagger cane · sword cane

Synonyms and antonyms of candy cane in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «candy cane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANDY CANE

Find out the translation of candy cane to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of candy cane from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «candy cane» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

棒棒糖
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

bastón de caramelo
570 millions of speakers
en

English

candy cane
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

कैंडी बेंत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حلوى قصب
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

шоколадная конфета
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

bastão de doces
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

মিষ্টান্ন বেত
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

canne à sucre
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

gula-gula tebu
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Zuckerstange
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

キャンディー棒
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

사탕 지팡이
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Gula tebu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kẹo mía
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

மிட்டாய் கரும்பு
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

कॅन्डी ऊस
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

şeker kamışı
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

canna da zucchero candito
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

candy cane
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

шоколадна цукерка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

trestie de zahăr candel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζαχαροκάλαμο καραμέλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

snoepgoed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Sockertopp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sukkerstang
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of candy cane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDY CANE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about candy cane

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANDY CANE»

Discover the use of candy cane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to candy cane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Legend of the Candy Cane: The Inspirational Story of Our ...
With the help of young Lucy, a mysterious stranger called Mr. Sonneman tells the story of the candy cane to the people of a small prairie town during Christmas time at the turn of the century.
Lori Walburg, 2012
2
Candy Cane Murder
This delightful collection of holiday whodunits, featuring more than fifteen delectable recipes, includes Joanne Fluke's Candy Cane Murder, in which bakery owner Hannah Swenson, while dressed as an elf, finds murder on the agenda at Lake ...
Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier, 2011
3
Candy Cane Santas in Plastic Canvas
Number of Designs: 4 Stitch Count: Heart 27 x 27 threads; Sleigh 32 x 31 threads; Santa Face 29 x 28 threads; Candy Cane 32 x 31 threads Approximate Design Size: 4" x4½" each Designer: Dick Martin Original Publication: Leisure Arts Leaflet ...
‎2009
4
Candy Cane Christmas
Full color art throughout; Preschoolers will have a new appreciation for the celebration of Christ's birth with this fun little book that uses the symbolism of the candy cane to remind children of Who Jesus is, Why he was born and what he ...
Helen Haidle, 2012
5
The Legend of the Candy Cane
With this charming 12-page book, kids will love the stories, puzzles, trivia, legend and lore. The Candy Cane book combines reading and activities in a kid-friendly format.
Carole Marsh, 2003
6
One Night of Candy Cane Dreams
Open this book and find out about Childhood dreams, imagination, and the great fun of being a child. Mary Bockin Fancher spent her childhood in what was at that time a small town, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Mary Bockin Fancher, Maria Grace Ellman, 2009
7
I Spy a Candy Cane
Rhyming text invites the reader to find hidden objects in the pictures.
Jean Marzollo, 2009
8
The Candymaker's Gift: The Legend of the Candycane
Following the story, the book also features pages that summarize the meaning of the candy cane, offer suggestions for candy cane celebrations, and explain the plan of salvation.
Helen Haidle, 2010
9
Katie the Candy Cane Fairy
Two days before their Christmas show, Katie and her sisters discover that the stripes have disappeared from their magical candy canes and they fear that without the glamour the candy provides the performance will be a disaster.
Tim Bugbird, 2013
10
The Candy Cane Queen
Every Christmas Susan Winters abandons her solitary lifestyle to take on a secret identity, the Candy Cane Queen, anonymously spreading joy and the Christmas spirit to those in need.
Janice Sperry, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANDY CANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term candy cane is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Still Waters Run Deep: Names in all forms
... County), Kelly Drive (I don't need to say why this is great), CanDo Expressway, No Name Lane, Candy Cane Lane and Mermaid Lane. «Wayne Independent, Jul 15»
2
RUNNING COLUMN: People's Place Toy Trot run benefits kids in need
“We have garland hurdles, a candy cane slalom, and a wreath tire course for them to go through,” she said. “We keep it fun for everyone.”. «The Daily Freeman, Jul 15»
3
The Ultimate Cape Cod Parade in Chatham
There were sequined dancing girls on a candy cane float and a candy cane-striped car complete with rocket launchers in the back. That was ... «Cape Cod Wave, Jul 15»
4
Ed Del Grande: When choosing second faucet, keep it in the family
I don't want the standard candy cane-type bar faucet. I'm looking for something like a high spout, pull-out-type kitchen faucet. But, a kitchen ... «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
5
Sheraka eyes 1000 in Roxana, EA-WR rematch
... by less than three miles will both hit the road for a tournament consolation-bracket clash in the Gibault Candy Cane Classic in Waterloo. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Downtown Visalians unveil strategic plan, new goals
70th annual Candy Cane Lane Parade Grand Marshall: Charlotte Wittig. Parade Theme: Vintage Christmas. 75 CONNECT 2 TWEETLINKEDIN ... «Visalia Times-Delta, Jun 15»
7
Candy Cane Lane in Running for ABC Network TV Show
On Tuesday, organizers of Candy Cane Lane are going to have a Skype meeting with an ABC casting director in hopes of making their best ... «KIII TV3, Jun 15»
8
Plumber: Setting the bar for a high-end faucet
I don't want the standard candy cane-type bar faucet. I'm looking for something like a high spout, pull-out type kitchen faucet. But, a kitchen ... «The Olympian, Jun 15»
9
Moberly to offer 5K run on July 4
The park road continues north going past Candy Cane City and Deer Pond, turning left onto Stone Ave. and onward around the Lakewood St. «Moberly Monitor Index, Jun 15»
10
Sunday Herald review: The Driver's Seat (National Theatre of …
Dressed like a candy cane, her strident directness and brittle vulnerability attract worryingly strange men like Bill, a sinister macrobiotics ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
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