Meaning of arm candy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public solely so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
   idiomatic, uncountable
2. A luxury wristwatch or some other accessory worn on the wrist.
   rare, uncountable

Examples

“All About Eve (1950, FoxVideo). [Marilyn Monroe had] already had mini-roles in eight movies when she turned up as George Sanders' arm candy in the party scenes of this film.”

“Friends described her as always ready to serve⟳ as "arm candy"—that is, a pretty date⟳—to industry players, in hopes of landing a role.”

“James is arm candy. His wife buys him all these expensive clothes. The two of them look⟳ like⟳ something out of a travel⟳ brochure: the perfect couple on vacation.”

“Beyond just looking the part, this arm candy is a world-class piece of technology.”

“Rack up your arm candy with this schmancy bangle, watch⟳, and bracelet set⟳ from Anne Klein.”

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