Meaning & Definition of word "Sugar"

Sugar

/ˈʃʊɡər/

noun:

  • 1. A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beets, consisting essentially of sucrose and used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
    • Example: She added two teaspoons of sugar to her coffee.
  • 2. Any of various sweet, short-chain carbohydrates, including glucose, fructose, and lactose.
    • Example: The body converts different types of sugar into glucose for energy.
  • 3. An informal term of endearment.
    • Example: He called her 'sugar' as a term of affection.

verb:

  • 1. To sprinkle or cover food with sugar.
    • Example: She sugared the strawberries before serving them.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old French 'sugre,' from Latin 'sucra', from Arabic 'sukkar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sugar coat:

To make something appear more pleasant or acceptable than it is.

sugar high:

A brief burst of energy caused by consuming food high in sugar.

sugar mama:

A wealthy older woman who provides financial support to a younger partner.

Related Words

glucose:

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.

fructose:

A simple sugar found in many plants.

sucrose:

A common sugar, which is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose.

Slang Meanings of sugar

Meaning: Term of endearment for someone sweet or beloved.

Example Sentence: Hey, sugar, how was your day?

Meaning: A term used to refer to a wealthy benefactor, often in a romantic context.

Example Sentence: She found a sugar daddy to help pay her bills.