butterscotch

/ˈbʌtərskɑtʃ/
noun
  1. A sweet, hard candy made from butter and brown sugar, often with a rich, caramel-like flavor.
    • Grandma always kept a bowl of butterscotch candies on her coffee table.
    • He bought a bag of butterscotch to share with his friends during the movie.
    • The recipe calls for crushed butterscotch sprinkled on top of the ice cream.
  2. A flavor or sauce resembling that candy, used in desserts and drinks.
    • She ordered a butterscotch latte with extra whipped cream.
    • The pudding was topped with a warm butterscotch sauce.
    • These cookies have a hint of butterscotch that makes them irresistible.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Flavored with or resembling butterscotch.
    • She chose a butterscotch frosting for her birthday cake.
    • The bakery sells delicious butterscotch muffins every morning.
    • I love the butterscotch aroma that fills the kitchen when making the sauce.
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