word
Sugar
SHUU-gur
/ˈʃʊɡɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sugar
Dictionary meaning
A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative.
Examples
- Includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances.
- Sugar your tea.
Synonyms: refined sugar
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