English Explanatory Dictionary

gobstopper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)/

Word forms

gobstopper gobstoppers gob stopper gob-stopper

Etymology

Compound of gob (“mouth”) + stopper.

Synonyms

jawbreaker

Derived words

gobstopper tree
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