sweetener

//ˈswiːtənər//
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Noun

sweetenerSingular
sweetenersPlural
1

A substance used to make food or drink taste sweeter, especially as a substitute for sugar.

I use an artificial sweetener in my coffee instead of sugar.

2

Something offered as an incentive or inducement to make a deal or proposal more attractive.

The company offered a signing bonus as a sweetener to attract top talent.