noun

sweetener

Sweetener (noun) means a substance, often artificial, used to make food or drink taste sweet. Example: “He uses a sugar-free sweetener in his coffee.”

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

Word forms

sweeteners plural

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Etymology

From "sweeten" plus the "-er" ending.

Synonyms

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gift and Thesaurus:bribe

Rhymes for sweetener

wiener opener keener widener Wegener Greener listener gardener softener sharpener freshener Kitchener

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sweetener” mean?

The word “sweetener” means a substance, often artificial, used to make food or drink taste sweet. In plain terms, something (sugar substitute or otherwise) added to make things sweeter, or a bonus that makes a deal more attractive.

How do you use “sweetener” in a sentence?

Here is “sweetener” used in a sentence: “He uses a sugar-free sweetener in his coffee.”

What is another word for “sweetener”?

Words with a similar meaning to “sweetener” include gift and Thesaurus:bribe.

What part of speech is “sweetener”?

“Sweetener” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sweetener” have?

“Sweetener” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a substance, often artificial, used to make food or drink taste sweet.