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sweet sauce

[ swiːt sɔːs ]

Noun

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food

A sweet sauce is a liquid or semi-solid food that is typically poured over or used as a condiment for other foods to add flavor. It is characterized by its sweet taste, often containing sugar or natural sweeteners.

Synonyms

coulis, glaze, syrup, topping.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sweet sauce	A general term used for any liquid or semi-liquid served with desserts to enhance their flavor. She drizzled some sweet sauce over the ice cream. The cake was served with a side of sweet sauce.
syrup	A thick, sweet liquid made from sugar and water, often flavored, used in beverages or poured over pancakes and waffles. He poured maple syrup over his pancakes. The cocktail was sweetened with a dash of simple syrup.
glaze	A thin, glossy coating applied to food, often baked goods, which can be sweet or savory. She brushed the doughnuts with a sweet glaze. The cake had a shiny chocolate glaze.
coulis	A smooth, thick sauce made from puréed fruits or vegetables, often served with desserts. The cheesecake was accompanied by a raspberry coulis. He prepared a mango coulis to drizzle over the panna cotta.
topping	A variety of ingredients placed on top of a dish, often used to add flavor or texture to desserts. The ice cream had a variety of toppings, including sprinkles and chocolate chips. She chose fresh fruit as a topping for her yogurt.

Examples of usage

She drizzled the sweet sauce over her ice cream.
The sweet sauce added a delicious flavor to the dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweet sauce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 molho doce

🇮🇳 मीठी चटनी

🇩🇪 süße Soße

🇮🇩 saus manis

🇺🇦 солодкий соус

🇵🇱 słodki sos

🇯🇵 甘いソース (amai sōsu)

🇫🇷 sauce sucrée

🇪🇸 salsa dulce

🇹🇷 tatlı sos

🇰🇷 달콤한 소스 (dalkomhan sauseu)

🇸🇦 صلصة حلوة (ṣalṣa ḥalwa)

🇨🇿 sladká omáčka

🇸🇰 sladká omáčka

🇨🇳 甜酱 (tiánjiàng)

🇸🇮 sladka omaka

🇮🇸 sæt sósa

🇰🇿 тәтті тұздық (tätti tuzdıq)

🇬🇪 ტკბილი სოუსი (t’kbili sousi)

🇦🇿 şirin sous

🇲🇽 salsa dulce

Etymology

The concept of sweet sauces dates back to ancient civilizations where honey was often used as a sweetener. Over time, various sweet sauces have been developed using different ingredients such as fruits, sugar, and spices. Sweet sauces have been an integral part of culinary traditions around the world, adding flavor and sweetness to a wide range of dishes.