1. plural of butterscotch; hard candies or sweets made from butter and brown sugar
Usage: countable noun; typically used in plural form
2. plural of butterscotch; the flavor or sauce made from butter and brown sugar
Usage: uncountable when referring to the flavor or sauce; countable when referring to individual pieces

Examples

• The candy bowl was filled with butterscotches and chocolate drops.
• She bought a bag of butterscotches at the movie theater.
• These butterscotches have a rich, sweet flavor.
• The dessert was topped with butterscotches and whipped cream.
• My grandmother always kept butterscotches in her purse.
• The bakery sells butterscotches in several different varieties.