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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The whiskey is a bit grainy on the palate, with notes of raisin, black pepper, apricot, molasses, and butterscotch, and there’s some heat given that it’s bottled at 108 proof. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 July 2025 The nose features aromas of Bananas Foster, sea salt-laden breezes, butterscotch, brown butter, and seasoned oak. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 According to the Harry Potter website, the beverage could be served warm and foaming in tankards or cold in bottles and tasted like a less-sweet butterscotch. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The finish is long and spicy, with lingering notes of butterscotch and orange zest. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 July 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 25 Jul. 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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