noun

sweetener

noun

A substance, often artificial, used to make food or drink taste sweet.

"He uses a sugar-free sweetener in his coffee."

An extra incentive added to make a deal more appealing.

"The salary bump was a sweetener to convince her to relocate."

How to Use Sweetener

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething (sugar substitute or otherwise) added to make things sweeter, or a bonus that makes a deal more attractive.

Common pairings

artificial sweetener a nice sweetener

sweeteners plural

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He uses a sugar-free _____ in his coffee.

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