candy bowl

Treat holder out

A candy bowl is a decorative dish kept stocked with candies for guests or household members to help themselves.

The term evokes casual hospitality—offices often have one at reception desks, and homes place them on coffee tables or counters.

She grabbed a handful from the candy bowl on her way out.

Related

trick-or-treat · chocolate · fun size · lollipops · jawbreakers · wrapper · sugar · glass · ceramic · centerpiece · coffee table · grab · handful · reception · front porch · waiting room · break room · office

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Opposites
container contents/purpose

candy bowlfruit bowl

Dish holding fresh produce

vegetable tray · veggie tray · salad bowl · medicine cabinet · cheese plate

dietary indulgence vs. health

candy bowlfruit bowl

Dish holding fresh produce

vegetable tray · salad bar

hospitality mode

candy bowlbusiness card holder

Small case for contact cards

coin tray · suggestion box

Family

candy, bowl, candies, candied, bowls, bowlful, bowlfuls

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G