English dictionary

sugar

/'/S//U/g/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

noun.food

Synonyms refined sugar

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.substance

Synonyms carbohydrate saccharide

Source: WordNet 3.0
informal terms for money

noun.possession

Synonyms boodle bread cabbage clams dinero dough gelt kale lettuce lolly loot lucre moolah pelf scratch shekels simoleons wampum

Source: WordNet 3.0
A sweet white (or brownish yellow) crystalline substance, of a sandy or granular consistency, obtained by crystallizing the evaporated juice of certain plants, as the sugar cane, sorghum, beet root, sugar maple, etc. It is used for seasoning and preserving many kinds of food and drink. Ordinary sugar is essentially sucrose. See the Note below.

noun

Source: webster1913

sweeten with sugar

verb.perception

Examples
Sugar your tea.

Synonyms saccharify

Source: WordNet 3.0
In making maple sugar, to complete the process of boiling down the sirup till it is thick enough to crystallize; to approach or reach the state of granulation; -- with the preposition <i>off</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To impregnate, season, cover, or sprinkle with sugar; to mix sugar with.

verb

Source: webster1913