English

Noun

arm candy ‎(uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
   • 1992 Aug. 21, Marcia Froelke Coburn, “Marilyn’s enduring appeal”, Chicago Tribune:

     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.

   • 2003 Feb. 17, Jeffrey Ressner, "Shot on Location," Time:

     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.

Synonyms

• armpiece

Related terms

• eye candy

See also

• trophy wife

References

1. ↑ arm candy, at Word Spy