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Definition sugar in British English

sugar noun

noun
/ˈʃʊɡə(r)/
1

a sweet substance consisting of very small white or brown pieces that is added to food or drinks to make them taste sweet

Example

Do you take sugar in your coffee?

Example

white/brown sugar

Example

a spoonful/teaspoon of sugar

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1.1

the amount of sugar that is contained in a teaspoon

Example

How many sugars do you take?

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3

used for talking to someone who you like or love

Example

Come on, sugar, eat your dinner.

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Definition sugar in British English