Less Sugar: Definition, Examples, and Usage Tips

Meaning 1：reduced sugar (Less sugar)

Less sugar 🔊

/les ˈʃʊɡər/

It means having a smaller amount of sugar, often used for healthier food or drinks.

Person choosing less sugar yogurt in supermarket aisle

reduced sugar 🔊

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/rɪˈduːst ˈʃʊɡər/

A term used to describe food or drinks containing a lower amount of sugar than usual, often chosen for healthier eating habits.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Less' from Old English 'læs', 'sugar' from Old French 'sucre', ultimately from Arabic 'sukkar'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a label with a small spoon: 'Less sugar' means using one spoon less, easier to remember.

📖 Example

My doctor told me to drink tea with less sugar to improve my health. 🔊 My doctor advised me to drink tea with less sugar to improve my health.

🔗 Collocations

less sugar option – A choice or version of a product that contains reduced sugar

less sugar diet – A dietary plan that limits sugar consumption

less sugar intake – The amount of sugar consumed is decreased

🔄 Synonyms

low sugar (adj.) – Containing a small amount of sugar

reduced sugar (adj.) – Having less sugar than the standard version

lower sugar (adj.) – Comparatively less sugar content

🚫 Antonyms

high sugar (adj.) – Containing a large amount of sugar

full sugar (adj.) – Containing the original, unadjusted sugar content

added sugar (n.) – Sugar that is added during processing, increasing total sugar

📖 Cultural Story

The phrase 'less sugar' gained popularity in the 1980s health movement, appearing on food labels to promote reduced sugar intake and combat diabetes.