Sugar

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊɡər/

Definitions of sugar

noun a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose

Example Sentences

A1 I like to put sugar in my tea.

A2 Can you pass me the sugar for my coffee?

B1 Excessive sugar intake can lead to health problems.

B2 The recipe calls for two cups of sugar.

C1 The sugar content in this dessert is too high.

C2 She prefers to use natural sweeteners instead of sugar in her baking.

Examples of sugar in a Sentence

formal Excessive consumption of sugar can lead to various health issues such as diabetes and obesity.

informal I prefer my coffee without sugar, thank you.

slang I can't believe she's so sweet, she must be made of sugar!

figurative His words were coated in sugar, but his intentions were far from sweet.

Grammatical Forms of sugar

• past tense: sugared
• plural: sugars
• comparative: sweeter
• superlative: sweetest
• present tense: sugars
• future tense: will sugar
• perfect tense: have sugared
• continuous tense: sugaring
• singular: sugar
• positive degree: sweet
• infinitive: to sugar
• gerund: sugaring
• participle: sugared

Origin and Evolution of sugar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'sugar' originated from the Sanskrit word 'śarkarā', which means gravel or pebble, referring to the crystallized form of sugar.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sugar' evolved to specifically refer to the sweet substance extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets. It has become a widely used term in various languages and cultures to describe a common sweetener.