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

Samples have not been made available yet, but the official tasting notes describe rich butterscotch, pecan, berry, and caramel on the palate. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025

The finish is long and warm with butterscotch and signature rye spice. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025

The result is a whisky that opens with baked apple, oregano, and honeysuckle, moves into butterscotch and spice, and finishes with white pepper, ginger, and a lingering wisp of campfire. —Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 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