| a very attractive person who accompanies someone on a date, as at a public event, but is not romantically involved with that person. |
| arm candy n. Slang An attractive person who accompanies another to public gatherings but is not romantically involved with that person. |
| Main Entry: | arm candy |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a companion chosen for their physical beauty, esp. as chosen by a celebrity for attending a social event; cf. eye candy |
| Example: | Benjamin Bratt made good arm candy for Julia Roberts. |
| Etymology: | similar to 'ear candy' and 'eye candy' |