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

On the palate, ripe apple is enriched by a combination of rye spices—cinnamon and clove—as well as vanilla, subtle butterscotch, and peppercorn. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

This is a superb whisky and a peak expression of Dalmore, arguably the superior whisky of the two with notes of cotton candy, cherry, grape, butterscotch, and a variety of baking spices. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2025

The palate is smooth and flavorful, featuring butterscotch, caramel apple, roasted almonds, and cinnamon spice notes. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

Those who don't prefer chocolate can try our butterscotch version. —Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 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