1. a substance used to make food or drinks taste sweet, especially as a substitute for sugar
2. something added to make a deal or offer more attractive or appealing
Usage: informal

Examples

• She added artificial sweetener to her coffee instead of sugar.
• The diet soda contains a low-calorie sweetener.
• Many people prefer natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
• The company offered stock options as a sweetener to attract top talent.
• The real estate agent threw in free appliances as a sweetener for the deal.
• Aspartame is a common sweetener found in sugar-free products.