Butterscotch definition

bŭtər-skŏch
A brown syrup with this flavor.
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A golden or tawny brown.
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A syrup, sauce, candy, or flavoring made by melting butter and brown sugar together.
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A hard, sticky candy made with brown sugar, butter, etc.
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The flavor of this candy.
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Made of, or having the flavor of, butterscotch.
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A hard candy made from butter, brown sugar, syrup and vanilla.
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A light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy.

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Of a light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy.
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Having the flavour of butterscotch.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
butterscotch
Plural:
butterscotches

Origin of butterscotch

  • Alteration of butterscot butter scot of unknown origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Butterscotch Sentence Examples

  • The support from his fans, peers and family, as well as his work on current projects prove that while this "Butterscotch Stallion" may have been down for awhile, no one can count him out just yet.

  • The wickedly indulgent dark chocolate, banana & butterscotch custard was another big hit.

  • Some flame points have almost a butterscotch color to the points.

  • A chocolate sponge was the outer layer, with toffee / butterscotch flavored ice cream in the middle!

  • The grilled pineapple with sauteed grapes and butterscotch ice cream and the white chocolate and passion fruit mousse will have to await another visit.

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