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

Examples of butterscotch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Honey, vanilla, apple, and pear notes dominate the whisky’s nose, followed by butterscotch and almond hints, subtle floral undertones, and a trace of oak spice. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

One is a butterscotch, a white chocolate, and then a semi-sweet chocolate. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025

The bourbon features cherry syrup, brown sugar, butterscotch, and roasted peanuts with spiced notes of cinnamon and a touch of black pepper and clove. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

The dessert wine is floral, sweet, and tastes even more like butterscotch, figs, or raisins the longer it ages. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for butterscotch

• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch
• watch
• hopscotch
• stopwatch

Kids Definition

butterscotch

noun

but·​ter·​scotch -ˌskäch 

: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water