simple sugar

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. monosaccharide.

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simple sugar Scientific  

1. See monosaccharide

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Etymology

Origin of simple sugar

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The recipes include simple sugar cookies that she calls “a gesture of goodwill,” cakes and pies and puddings and a Nutella banana cake that started a viral craze.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023

This makes sense, as a mint julep is typically made by combining bourbon, mint and a simple sugar syrup over ice.

From Salon • May 7, 2022

And if that doesn’t sound appetizing, khapsay probably will; it’s a simple sugar cookie.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2014

Carbohydrates provide energy to the body, particularly through glucose, a simple sugar.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

If anything is desired, a simple sugar icing is used or the surface of the cake is moistened with the white of egg and then sprinkled with sugar.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences