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
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The bourbon features aromas of butterscotch, roasted peanuts, and coffee.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The all-day menu is available brunch to dinner and will include dishes like seafood towers, croquettes with mortadella and pistachio, and French toast with ricotta and maple butterscotch.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The all-day menu is available brunch to dinner and will include dishes like seafood towers, croquettes with mortadella and pistachio, and French toast with ricotta and maple butterscotch.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for butterscotch
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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