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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 their experiment, researchers exposed human cells that line blood vessels in the brain to an amount of erythritol similar to what is found in a typical sugar-free drink for three hours.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

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

Its sugar-free, high-protein sticks are pitched as healthy, portable snacks for health-conscious buyers that skew female and who once avoided that aisle, says Matt Landen, the company’s senior vice president of business development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

Paltrow was one of the first mainstream voices to promote gluten-free, sugar-free, additive-free, everything-free meals and diets.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 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