Sweetener

/ˈswiːtənər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance used to give a sweet flavor to food or drink, often one that has fewer calories than sugar.

Many people prefer to use artificial sweeteners in their coffee to reduce calorie intake.

Something that serves to make a situation more acceptable or pleasing.

The company offered a cash sweetener to employees who agreed to take a lower salary.

From the word 'sweet' combined with the suffix '-ener', indicating a substance that enhances sweetness.

sugar alternative:

A different product that can replace sugar.

sugar-free:

Containing no sugar, often using sweeteners instead.

A little something extra that makes a situation better or more appealing.

They threw in some free samples as a sweetener for the deal.

An incentive or bribe to make something more attractive.

The gift cards were a sweetener to get people to sign up.