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sugar-free

American  
[shoog-er-free] / ˈʃʊg ərˈfri /

adjective

  1. containing no sugar.

    a sugar-free cola.


Etymology

Origin of sugar-free

sugar + -free


Example Sentences

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In a world where influencers warn of spiked cortisol levels and disrupted circadian rhythms, plenty of consumers are turning to prebiotic sodas, sugar-free beverages, and refreshers as substitutes.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

Compared with the sugar-free gum, chewing Hubba Bubba significantly increased saliva acidity, producing a 1.4 point drop in pH.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026

In PepsiCo’s flagship beverage business, which includes Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew and Gatorade, the company has focused on expanding sugar-free beverages, recently holding its “Pepsi Challenge” with Pepsi Zero Sugar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025

All the energy-drink companies have done well in growing the category by introducing good-tasting, indulgent, sugar-free versions of their products.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025

Hedwig had returned from Hermione’s house with a large box stuffed full of sugar-free snacks.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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