sugar-free
|sug/ar-free|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈʃʊɡər friː/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃʊɡə friː/
without sugar
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'sugar-free' combines 'sugar,' from Middle English 'sugre,' and 'free,' from Old English 'frēo,' meaning 'not containing.'
Historical Evolution
'Sugar' evolved from the Old French 'sucre,' which came from the Arabic 'sukkar,' and 'free' from the Proto-Germanic 'frijaz.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sugar-free' simply meant 'without sugar,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing no sugar or having sugar removed.
This soda is sugar-free, making it a healthier option.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41