CEFR B1

sweetener

noun

Meaning

A substance used to make food or drink taste sweet, especially one that is not sugar.

Examples

The recipe calls for a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
Artificial sweeteners are often used in diet sodas.

Synonyms: sugar substitute, artificial sweetener, non-caloric sweetener, sweetening agent

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sweetener (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈswiːtənər/

Definition

A substance used to make food or drink taste sweet, especially one that is not sugar.

Examples

The recipe calls for a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
Artificial sweeteners are often used in diet sodas.
Some people prefer to avoid artificial sweeteners altogether.

How to Use sweetener

artificial sweetener (collocation): A synthetic substance used to make food or drink taste sweet. — "She uses artificial sweeteners in her tea."
natural sweetener (collocation): A sweetener derived from natural sources, like honey or fruit. — "Maple syrup is a popular natural sweetener."
sugar substitute (collocation): A product used in place of sugar. — "Many people look for a sugar substitute when trying to reduce sugar intake."

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