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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Butterbeer in drink form isn’t, admittedly, my favorite, as the butterscotch is tempered with vanilla trappings that give it a cream soda-type feel.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Not only do employees perform ice cream tricks, but hundreds of rotating flavors like Belgian chocolate and butterscotch banana keep fans coming back for rich, customizable shakes.
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For that occasion, the young royal wore a custom butterscotch Catherine Walker coatdress with chocolate brown buttons, lapels, and cuffs.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Not only do employees perform ice cream tricks, but hundreds of rotating flavors like Belgian chocolate and butterscotch banana keep fans coming back for rich, customizable shakes.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2026
For that occasion, the young royal wore a custom butterscotch Catherine Walker coatdress with chocolate brown buttons, lapels, and cuffs.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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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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