B2nounfoodnature
US/ɡʌm/
UK/ɡʌm/
a sticky substance from some trees, or a sweet that you chew for a long time
In context
Please do not leave your chewing gum on the sidewalk.
The tree produces a sticky gum that people once used as glue.
She stuck a piece of gum under the desk.
Words that go with gum
noun + noun
- chewing gumHe bought a pack of chewing gum.
- bubble gumThe child blew a big bubble gum bubble.
- gum arabicGum arabic is used in soft drinks.
noun + preposition
- stick of gumShe offered me a stick of gum.
verb + noun
- chew gumStudents are not allowed to chew gum in class.
adjective + noun
- sugar-free gumI keep a pack of sugar-free gum in my bag.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I want to buy a gum.Correct: I want to buy some gum.