toffee

noun

tof·​fee ˈtȯ-fē How to pronounce toffee (audio)
ˈtä-
variants or less commonly toffy
plural toffees also toffies
: candy of brittle but tender texture made by boiling sugar and butter together

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In an interview with Forbes, DeLeon described Three Hearts Rum rum as sticky toffee in flavor with aromas of wood, spices, candied orange and vanilla. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 Saltines add just the right amount of crunch and saltiness to this triple-layer toffee. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026 This British classic combines moist date cake and warm toffee sauce, creating a rich, indulgent treat for all ages. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026 Visitors will also be taught how to prepare a sticky toffee pudding, Caesar salad and a specialty cocktail. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toffee

Word History

Etymology

alteration of taffy

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toffee was in 1825

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“Toffee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toffee. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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toffee

noun
tof·​fee
variants also toffy
ˈtȯ-fē How to pronounce toffee (audio)
ˈtäf-ē
plural toffees also toffies
: candy made by boiling sugar and butter together

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