Sweetener

Pronunciation: /ˈswiːtənər/

Definitions of sweetener

noun a substance used to sweeten food or drink, such as sugar or artificial sweeteners

Example Sentences

A1 I like to add sweetener to my tea to make it taste better.

A2 She always carries a packet of sweetener in her purse in case she needs it.

B1 Some people prefer natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup over artificial ones.

B2 The restaurant offers a variety of sweeteners for customers to choose from, including stevia and agave nectar.

C1 Nutritionists recommend limiting the intake of sweeteners to maintain a healthy diet.

C2 Research has shown that excessive consumption of artificial sweeteners may have negative effects on metabolism.

Examples of sweetener in a Sentence

formal The company decided to use a natural sweetener in their new line of products.

informal I prefer using honey as a sweetener in my tea.

slang I always add a little bit of sugar as a sweetener to my coffee.

figurative Laughter is the sweetener that makes life more enjoyable.

Grammatical Forms of sweetener

• past tense: sweetened
• plural: sweeteners
• comparative: sweeter
• superlative: sweetest
• present tense: sweetens
• future tense: will sweeten
• perfect tense: has sweetened
• continuous tense: is sweetening
• singular: sweetener
• positive degree: sweet
• infinitive: to sweeten
• gerund: sweetening
• participle: sweetening

Origin and Evolution of sweetener

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sweetener' originated from the Old English word 'swetnysse' which meant the quality of being sweet or pleasant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sweetener' evolved to refer to a substance used to sweeten food or drinks, such as sugar or artificial sweeteners.