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
1
A substance, often artificial, used to make food or drink taste sweet.
"He uses a sugar-free sweetener in his coffee."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- sweeteners
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He uses a sugar-free _____ in his coffee.
Etymology
From "sweeten" plus the "-er" ending.
Synonyms
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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.
