butterscotch UK /ˈbʌtəˌskɒtʃ/US /ˈbʌtɚˌskɑt͡ʃ/noun 3adjective 2forms 1 noun3 •A hard candy made from butter, brown sugar, syrup and vanilla. •A sauce or syrup made of similar ingredients. •A light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy. adjective2 •Having the flavour of butterscotch. •Of a light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy. formsbutterscotches