Definitions

1. noun

a person who creates or sells sweets, especially a street vendor or a merchant who specializes in candies and sweets.

“The young girl ran to the candyman’s cart to buy some sweet treats.”

2. noun

a mythical figure who grants wishes, especially a ghost or a supernatural being.

“In the movie, the main character wished to see the candyman, who then appeared before her.”

3. proper noun

a title character from a 1992 American horror film directed by Bernard Rose.

“The plot of the movie revolves around the legend of the candyman.”