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cotton candy vs candy floss

A fluffy spun-sugar confection sold at fairs and carnivals.

American
cotton candy

“The kids each got a giant cone of cotton candy at the fair.”

British
candy floss

“The kids each got a giant cone of candy floss at the fair.”

Good to know

"Cotton candy" is American and "candy floss" is British; in Australia it is often called "fairy floss." The terms are recognisable across dialects but rarely swapped in everyday use.

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