butterscotch

noun

but·​ter·​scotch ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch 

1

: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water

also : the flavor of such candy

2

: a moderate yellowish brown

Examples of butterscotch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The campaign provides a chance to dip cones for $1 charge in hard-shell coating flavors, such as chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Beyoncé's butterscotch blonde boasts the insouciant, melty finish that defines the old money approach and provides a natural extension of her natural brunette. —Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026

Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025

The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for butterscotch

• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch
• watch
• hopscotch
• stopwatch

Kids Definition

butterscotch

noun

but·​ter·​scotch -ˌskäch 

: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water