Basic Details
Word: Lollipop
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet treat made of hard candy mounted on a stick, often enjoyed by sucking or licking.
Synonyms: Sweet, Candy, Treat
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a kid in a candy store: Used to describe someone who is very excited or happy about many choices. Example: "When she walked into the sweet shop, she felt like a kid in a candy store, especially when she spotted the lollipops."
- Sugar-coated: Something that is made to sound more pleasant than it actually is. Example: "He sugar-coated the bad news about the lollipop shortage with jokes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She chose a bright red lollipop from the jar at the party.
Example 2: The little boy was so excited when he received a lollipop from his friend.
Example 3: They decided to make their own lollipops at the birthday party, and everyone enjoyed the different flavours.
Fun Fact
Did you know that lollipops have been around for centuries? Ancient civilizations made sweet treats on sticks, and the modern version we enjoy today was popularised in the early 1900s!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a lollipop; you have to lick it to get to the sweet part." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lollipop" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A sweet treat on a stick
c) A kind of toy
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A sweet treat on a stick
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lollipop"?
a) Toy
b) Balloon
c) Candy
d) Biscuit
Answer: c) Candy
3. Which sentence uses "lollipop" correctly?
a) She gave her friend a lollipop to cheer them up.
b) The lollipop flew through the air like a bird.
c) He read a book about lollipops on his laptop.
d) The lollipop danced at the party.
Answer: a) She gave her friend a lollipop to cheer them up.
4. Which idiom means feeling excited about choices?
a) Like a kid in a candy store
b) Sugar-coated
c) A blessing in disguise
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Like a kid in a candy store
5. What is the opposite of "lollipop"?
a) N/A
b) Vegetable
c) Snack
d) Drink
Answer: a) N/A
