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

Coach Flat Sneakers This streamlined sneaker from Coach comes in the most decadent butterscotch suede hue. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

The palate is smooth and slightly sweet, with flavors of agave nectar, baked citrus, and green peppercorn, followed by butterscotch, light oak, and a touch of baking spice. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

Butterbeer in drink form isn’t, admittedly, my favorite, as the butterscotch is tempered with vanilla trappings that give it a cream soda-type feel. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026

Save room for the deservedly famous butterscotch pretzel ice cream sundae. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

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