toffee

noun

tof·​fee ˈtȯ-fē How to pronounce toffee (audio)
ˈtä-
variants or less commonly toffy
plural toffees also toffies
: candy of brittle but tender texture made by boiling sugar and butter together

Examples of toffee in a Sentence

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The white port wine influence is prominent on the palate, with flavors of ripe fig, golden raisins, and berries complemented by sweet toffee, caramel, and hints of spice from the rye. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 According to the brand, the new tawny port finish brings a mellow character to the bourbon along with oak and toffee notes, while the traditional ruby port finish adds nutty, caramelized fruit flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 Following are some tasting notes: Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – A glowing ruby red, this wine opens with an opulent nose of plum, raspberry and violet notes, followed by a concentrated and elegant palate of boysenberry, clove, toffee, and forest floor. Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Caramel apples, also called toffee apples or taffy apples, are a quintessential fall treat. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toffee 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of taffy

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toffee was in 1825

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“Toffee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toffee. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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toffee

noun
tof·​fee
variants also toffy
ˈtȯ-fē How to pronounce toffee (audio)
ˈtäf-ē
plural toffees also toffies
: candy made by boiling sugar and butter together

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