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

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Bright & Merry Creamy and bright, these butterscotch nails make for a subtle pop of color. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025

Straightforward apple and pear bubbles make this a nice pairing with Roxann’s Biscotti, especially the butterscotch and almond versions, available at The Butter Paddle. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025

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