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
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With a butterscotch flavor and fun shapes, these sweet crackers are perfect for sharing and snacking.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Bottled in Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, this 13% alcohol wine includes a layer cake of aromas—butterscotch, menthol, strawberries and even green apples.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Treats included a feast of apples, peanut butter, sardines in tomato sauce, chicken meat and butterscotch lure, a CDFW spokesperson told USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Cane syrup adds deep notes of caramel and butterscotch to this cake, which complement the warm spices in the batter.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Bottled in Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, this 13% alcohol wine includes a layer cake of aromas—butterscotch, menthol, strawberries and even green apples.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Treats included a feast of apples, peanut butter, sardines in tomato sauce, chicken meat and butterscotch lure, a CDFW spokesperson told USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Cane syrup adds deep notes of caramel and butterscotch to this cake, which complement the warm spices in the batter.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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