American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sugar

IPA transcription: ['ʃʊɡɚ]

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Noun

  • a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

  • informal terms for money

  • an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain

Verb

  • sweeten with sugar

    “sugar your tea”

Usage examples

  • Bananas contain a lot of sugar, even though they are fruits.
  • Under Mara's leadership, Fiji became a giant in sugarcane production.
  • But his return to sugar-refining ended in catastrophe.
  • Soda has a lot of sugar in it.
  • These diabetic pills help me control my blood sugar levels.
  • Hey, I bought pineapple juice with no sugar added.
  • Maple Ridge Township was named for the sugar maple trees growing within its borders.
  • Two schools of thought exist regarding the inclusion of salt or sugar.
  • Sugar cane and several varieties of bananas grow in the wetland areas.
  • Most physiological sugars are of the -configuration.