butterscotch

noun

but·​ter·​scotch ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch How to pronounce butterscotch (audio)
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 richest is butterscotch custard, intense if sweeter than preferable, and served in a bowl that is best shared by three or more. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 An enormous piece of challah is served in a moat of coconut-pecan streusel with salted butterscotch syrup and stiffened cream. The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024 Crisp aromas that include blueberries, mocha, butterscotch, fresh baked fudge brownies and raspberry juice. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Adding some water to proof it down is highly recommended, and that actually opens up the palate to reveal notes of caramel, butterscotch, popcorn, vanilla, and baking spices like clove and cinnamon. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2024 But the 8-month-old shop lost its entire inventory of premium ice creams such as rum raisin or butterscotch and had to make new batches. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2024 Pair with a mushroom salad or a butterscotch dessert. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Begin with a 10-Year-Old Tawny Port for its delicate nuttiness and mellow notes of butterscotch, walnut, and chocolate. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024 Those who don't prefer chocolate can try our butterscotch version. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of butterscotch was in 1847

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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

butterscotch

noun
but·​ter·​scotch -ˌskäch How to pronounce butterscotch (audio)
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water

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