Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
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Synonyms: armpiece
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A luxury wristwatch or some other accessory worn on the wrist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Presumably derived from eye candy. The term has been attested in the US since 1992.
