sugar
UK: ˈʃʊɡə | US: ˈʃʊɡər
n. a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugarcane and sugar beet, used as a sweetener in food and drink
n. (informal) a term of endearment
vt. to sweeten or coat with sugar
The word "sugar" traces back to the Old Persian "shakar," which referred to granulated or crystallized sweeteners derived from sugarcane. It entered English via Medieval Latin "succarum," Arabic "sukkar," and Old French "sucre." The "-ar" ending is a common noun suffix in English, though it doesn’t carry independent meaning here. The word’s journey reflects the spread of sugarcane cultivation and trade from South Asia to the Middle East and Europe.
She added a spoonful of sugar to her tea.
The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar.
"Hey, sugar, how was your day?" he said affectionately.
The strawberries were sugared to enhance their flavor.
Excessive sugar consumption can lead to health problems.