noun
- substances used to make food or drinks taste sweet, especially artificial sugar substitutes
- things added to make a deal, offer, or situation more attractive or appealing
Usage: informal
Examples
- Many diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.
- She added two packets of sweetener to her coffee.
- The company offered several sweeteners to close the deal.
- Natural sweeteners like honey are becoming more popular.
- The contract included some financial sweeteners for early signing.
- Diabetics often use sugar-free sweeteners in their beverages.