sugar
noun
sug·ar
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Definition of sugar
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a sweet crystallizable material that consists wholly or essentially of sucrose, is colorless or white when pure tending to brown when less refined, is obtained commercially from sugarcane or sugar beet and less extensively from sorghum, maples, and palms, and is important as a source of dietary carbohydrate and as a sweetener and preservative of other foods
b
: any of various water-soluble compounds that vary widely in sweetness, include the monosaccharides and oligosaccharides, and typically are optically active
2
: a unit (such as a spoonful, cube, or lump) of sugar
3
: a sugar bowl
sugar
verb
sugared;
sugaring\ ˈshu̇-g(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of sugar (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to make palatable or attractive : sweeten
a story sugared with romance
2
: to sprinkle or mix with sugar
1
: to form or be converted into sugar
2
: to become granular
3
: to make maple syrup or maple sugar
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Other Words from sugar
Noun
sugarless
\ ˈshu̇-gər-ləs
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of sugar in a Sentence
Noun
Would you pass the sugar, please? Do you take sugar in your coffee? Coffee with two sugars and milk, please.Verb
The clean fruit is then dried and sugared. They've been sugaring since they were children.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Let the mixture sit so the sugar dissolves; cool. 2. — BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Green zebra tomatoes with grilled shrimp, nuoc cham, and toasted peanuts," 14 Aug. 2019 Turner’s blueberry crumble recipe in the new book is gluten free (but not Whole30 compliant, due to the butter and sugar). — Chris Ross, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Blueberry crumble is tasty gluten-free dessert," 13 Aug. 2019 In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until pale and fluffy. — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Kids take home blue ribbons for creative cookie and lemonade at State Fair," 12 Aug. 2019 That’s because the sugars in fruit promote the formation of ice crystals in water molecules. — Daniel Wolfe, Quartzy, "The science of slushy drinks and how to make a good one," 9 Aug. 2019 Turn heat to medium and whisk until sugar is thoroughly melted. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "These Sweet Recipes Are Perfect For Celebrating National Frozen Custard Day," 8 Aug. 2019 In October 2018, Minnesota became the first state to file a lawsuit against insulin manufacturers over the rising cost of the drug, which mimics a pancreatic hormone needed to process sugar. — Christopher Magan, Twin Cities, "Minnesota insurer Medica to cap customers’ insulin costs at $25 a month," 6 Aug. 2019 Simmer over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, 1 minute; chill. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Cucumber-Key Lime Pie," 5 Aug. 2019 Those little birds had higher cholesterol and more amylase, an enzyme that turns starch into sugar. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Eating Even One Piece of Plastic Has Health Consequences for Baby Seabirds," 5 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Locals divert the water to their gardens to grow a local treat — baby vegetables, which are candied in sugared syrup. — Liz Alderman, New York Times, "Voyage to the Center of the World," 9 July 2019 Extravagance of personality is one way in which the pill can be sugared, and the public induced to look at works dealing with ideas. — Madeleine Kearns, National Review, "Boris Johnson, the Brexit Illusionist," 28 June 2019 The cake had an autumnal theme, complete with sugared ivy. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Princess Eugenie's Bridal Bouquet Included a Sweet Tribute to Her Kensington Palace Home, Ivy Cottage," 12 Oct. 2018 Avelar sat on a stool by her side, a sugared donut between her fingers. — Alice Driver, Longreads, "The Road to Asylum," 30 June 2018 When ready to serve cheesecake, remove side of pan. Garnish with sugared cranberries. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Our Favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe," 17 Mar. 2015 Admission, $15 adults, $10 children 3-12, provides breakfast, tour of sugaring operation, views of glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery and spinning and weaving until 4 p.m. 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, 44210; 330-666-3711. — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, "Where to find real maple syrup pancake breakfasts and trips to the sugarbush (photos)," 7 Mar. 2018 The kids were thrilled and sugared up, filling baskets with chocolate bunnies and plastic eggs—and, for the first time in their lives, Peeps. — Jason Gay, WSJ, "There’s No Such Thing as Free Baseball. Or is There?," 2 Apr. 2018 There was also a chance to meet and pet an assortment of donkeys and draft horses of the types historically used to transport maple sap across farmers' fields during sugaring season. — Janice Steinhagen, Courant Community, "Taste Of Maple Draws A Crowd To Blue Slope," 21 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sugar.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sugar
sugar
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sugar
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a sweet substance usually in the form of white or brown crystals or white powder that comes from plants and is used to make foods sweeter
: the amount of sugar in one spoonful, lump, packet, etc.
technical
: any one of various substances that are found in plants and that your body uses or stores for energy
sugar
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of sugar (Entry 2 of 2)
: to put sugar on or in (something)
US
: to make maple syrup or maple sugar by boiling sap from maple trees
See the full definition for sugar in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sugar
noun
sug·ar
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Kids Definition of sugar
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a sweet material that consists essentially of sucrose obtained from sugarcane or sugar beets, is typically colorless or white when pure, and is commonly used to sweeten foods and beverages
2
: any of numerous soluble and usually sweet carbohydrates (as glucose or sucrose) that occur naturally especially in plants