sweeteners

noun

UK /ˈswiːtənəz/

US /ˈswiːtənərz/

Sweeteners are things you add to food or drink to make it taste sweet.

She put a sweetener in her tea instead of sugar.

SYNONYMS

sugar substitutes sugars syrups honey

RELATED WORDS

sugar honey syrup artificial sweetener dessert

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Things that make an offer or deal more attractive, like extra benefits.

The company added free delivery and gift cards as sweeteners to close the deal.

3. Substances such as saccharin or stevia used instead of sugar, often with fewer calories.

Many diet sodas use artificial sweeteners.

4. Things that make a situation or experience more pleasant.

Kind words are sweeteners for a hard day.