definitions

sweetener

[ sweet-n-er ]
/ ˈswit n ər /
|
SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR sweetener ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

something that sweetens, as sugar or a low-calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar.
an added inducement: such sweeteners as tax breaks and low-cost loans.

RELATED CONTENT

Sherbet Or Sherbert?In efforts to beat the summer heat, you may have encountered two different spellings of the same scrumptious treat: sherbet and sherbert. Why do both forms exist, and which one is correct? Sherbet (pronounced “shur-bit”) is the standard American spelling for the frozen mixture made from fruit and an additive of either milk, egg white, or gelatin. It comes from the name of a Persian drink …
READ MORE

RELATED WORDS

accolade, premium, bonus, compensation, award, honor, profit, benefit, bounty, dividend, punishment, remuneration, perk, money, fee, gift, reward, kickback, gratuity, blackmail

Nearby words

sweet-tempered, sweetbread, sweetbrier, sweeten, sweeten the kitty, sweetener, sweetening, sweetheart, sweetheart agreement, sweetheart contract, sweetheart neckline

Origin of sweetener

First recorded in 1640–50; sweeten + -er1
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for sweetener

British Dictionary definitions for sweetener

sweetener

/ (ˈswiːtənə) /

noun

a sweetening agent, esp one that does not contain sugar
informal a bribe
informal a financial inducement
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012