sugar Definition

sugar
noun

1. Any of a group of white crystalline carbohydrates that are soluble in water, typically have a sweet taste and which are widely used as sweeteners in confectionery, desserts, soft drinks, etc.
2a. The common name for sucrose;


Example: sugar candy
Example: sugar lump.
3. A measure of sugar.

Example: takes three sugars in his tea
4. colloq
A term of endearment.

verb sugared, sugaring

1. To sweeten something with sugar.
2. To sprinkle or coat something with sugar.

Derivative: sugaring
noun

Derivative: sugarless
adj

Derivative: sugary

See separate entry.

Idiom: sugar the pill

To make something unpleasant easier to deal with or accept.

Etymology: 13c: from French sucre, from Arabic sukkar.