Word of the Day — September 13, 2026
sucrose
/su-CROS-e/nounPush me
Definition
Table sugar—the sweet stuff that dissolves in your coffee and satisfies your sweet tooth.
a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
Memory Hook
SUC-rose: Think of sucrose as the sugar that makes life SUCK-ER-ose (more delicious).