sweetener

[ sweet-n-er ]

noun

1. something that sweetens, as sugar or a low-calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar.
2. an added inducement:

   such sweeteners as tax breaks and low-cost loans.

sweetener

/ ˈswiːtənə /

noun

1. a sweetening agent, esp one that does not contain sugar
2. informal.
   a bribe
3. informal.
   a financial inducement

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweetener¹

First recorded in 1640–50; sweeten + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Yet a Unicef study of 1,600 baby foods across South East Asia found nearly half included added sugars and sweeteners.

From BBC

The first poem she shared on social media was called Aspartame – named after the artificial sweetener.

From BBC

Some say a plan for a new county ethics commission is a “sweetener” — an idea aimed at making voters more willing to increase the number of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, to make them more appealing to the tastebuds and eyes, flavour enhancers, colours, emulsifiers, sweeteners, and glazing agents are added.

From BBC

Glasgow's calculations are that a combination of CGF funds, a financial sweetener from Victoria and private investment will avoid the use of any UK public money.

From BBC

Related Words

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