American English pronunciation
How to pronounce sugar
IPA transcription: ['ʃʊɡɚ]
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Noun
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a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
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informal terms for money
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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
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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.