sugar-free
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sugar-free
Example Sentences
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It is seeing fast growth of 17% in what it calls its “balanced portfolio” of low carb, low calorie, sugar free, gluten free and no-alcohol beer brands.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
This raises concerns about whether alternative sweeteners truly offer a safer option than table sugar, especially for people with diabetes and other metabolic disorders who often rely on products labeled as "sugar free."
From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025
If I’m in the mood, I’ll make some turkey bacon and make sure it’s extra crispy, and I drink my Red Bull sugar free.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025
When I was in college, the coldest and snowiest days were always an excuse for my roommates and me to trudge to the Dollar Store and stock up on sugar free instant hot cocoa.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2022
Reappearance of Sugar.—Should the urine again show the presence of sugar, another period of fasting lasting for twenty-four hours, or until the urine is again sugar free, must be instituted.
From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.
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