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).