butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch 
1
: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water
also
: the flavor of such candy
2
: a moderate yellowish brown
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
What emerges from that bottle noses with a brilliant blast of butterscotch and cardamom.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Here’s a recipe for apple fritter cake with butterscotch glaze.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The cocktail menu here offers taste of the season with drinks featuring Kahlúa, Flor de Caña, butterscotch, Monin pumpkin spice and more.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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