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Butterscotch - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Butterscotch is a sweet, creamy flavor or candy made from brown sugar and butter, often used in desserts like sauces, puddings, or candies. It has a rich, caramel-like taste.

butterscotch

/ˈbʌtərˌskɑtʃ/ /ˈbʌtəˌskɒtʃ/

Definition:

A sweet, creamy candy or flavor made from butter and brown sugar.

Synonyms:

caramel, toffee, fudge, candy

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

sour, bitter

Common Collocations:

butterscotch pudding, butterscotch sauce, butterscotch chips

Derivatives:

butterscotchy (adj.), butterscotched (adj.)

Usage Tips:

Use "butterscotch" to describe flavors or candies with a rich, buttery sweetness.

Common Phrases:

butterscotch sundae, butterscotch delight, smooth as butterscotch

Etymology:

Originates from "butter" + "scotch," possibly referring to the candy's Scottish origins or the process of "scotching" (cutting).

Examples:

  • 1. She loves the taste of butterscotch in her coffee.
  • 2. The bakery sells delicious butterscotch cookies every weekend.
  • 3. He drizzled warm butterscotch sauce over the ice cream.
  • 4. The candy jar was filled with homemade butterscotch pieces.

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