sweetener

UK
/ˈswiːtənə/
US
/ˈswitənər/

Translations

sweetenernoun
sweeteners
pl
UK
/ˈswiːtənə/
US
/ˈswitənər/
She added a sweetener to her coffee.
Она добавила подсластитель в свой кофе.
The company offered a sweetener to secure the contract.
Компания предложила взятку, чтобы получить контракт.
Synonyms
artificial sweetener
agave syrup
sugar substitute
sweeteneradjective
UK
/ˈswiːt.nə/
US
/ˈswit.nɚ/
Used attributively to describe something relating to or containing a sweetening agent (e.g., "sweetener tablets").

Definitions

sweetenernoun
A substance used to give a sweet taste to food or drink, often as a substitute for sugar.
She added a natural sweetener to her coffee instead of sugar.
An incentive or inducement offered to make something more attractive or acceptable.
The company offered a financial sweetener to encourage employees to relocate.
sweeteneradjective
Relating to or intended for sweetening food or drink; containing or involving a sweetening agent.
He bought a pack of sweetener tablets for his coffee.