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

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Its finish is long and lush, painting the palate with broad brushstrokes of butterscotch and cinnamon. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 WhistlePig said what results is a lively, 86-proof spirit that has notes of honeysuckle, biscotti and butterscotch. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 18 June 2025 Aromas are citric and honeyed and include lime and butterscotch. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 One of our favorite takes on deep blonde is Rosie Huntington-Whitley’s butterscotch blonde. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for butterscotch

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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