Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bala

noun
/ˈbɑː.lə/
Definition
A type of candy or sweet treat, often found in various flavors and shapes.
Examples
  • The child happily unwrapped a bala from her pocket.
  • At the festival, there were stalls selling all kinds of bala, from fruity gummies to chocolate bites.
  • She offered her friend a bala as a treat during the movie.
Meaning
In some contexts, ‘bala’ refers to a sweet or a small piece of candy, particularly in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms
  • sweets
  • candy
  • confection