sugar — a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃʊɡər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother puts so much sugar in her cookies that even ants get diabetes!
- The doctor told me to cut down on sugar, but life without chocolate is not worth living.
- She always checks the sugar content before buying any food product.
sugar
NOUN[/ˈʃʊɡər/]
a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sugar derives from Arabic 'sukkar', a term that traveled westward from ancient India where sugarcane cultivation originated. The word spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe via Arab traders during the medieval period, when sugar was valued as a precious commodity more expensive than gold.
Breakdown
Arabic sukkar (sugar, sweetness) → English sugar. The word entered English through Old French and Italian intermediaries as trade routes expanded sugar's availability from Eastern sources to Western markets.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother puts so much sugar in her cookies that even ants get diabetes!”
“The doctor told me to cut down on sugar, but life without chocolate is not worth living.”
“She always checks the sugar content before buying any food product.”
“Too much sugar can cause tooth decay and health problems.”
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