variants
or less commonly toffy
plural toffees also toffies
: candy of brittle but tender texture made by boiling sugar and butter together
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The white port wine influence is prominent on the palate, with flavors of ripe fig, golden raisins, and berries complemented by sweet toffee, caramel, and hints of spice from the rye.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
According to the brand, the new tawny port finish brings a mellow character to the bourbon along with oak and toffee notes, while the traditional ruby port finish adds nutty, caramelized fruit flavors.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Following are some tasting notes: Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – A glowing ruby red, this wine opens with an opulent nose of plum, raspberry and violet notes, followed by a concentrated and elegant palate of boysenberry, clove, toffee, and forest floor.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Caramel apples, also called toffee apples or taffy apples, are a quintessential fall treat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
According to the brand, the new tawny port finish brings a mellow character to the bourbon along with oak and toffee notes, while the traditional ruby port finish adds nutty, caramelized fruit flavors.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Following are some tasting notes: Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – A glowing ruby red, this wine opens with an opulent nose of plum, raspberry and violet notes, followed by a concentrated and elegant palate of boysenberry, clove, toffee, and forest floor.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Caramel apples, also called toffee apples or taffy apples, are a quintessential fall treat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Toffee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toffee. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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toffee
noun
tof·fee
variants
also toffy
ˈtȯ-fē 
ˈtäf-ē
plural toffees also toffies
: candy made by boiling sugar and butter together
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