brown sugar

noun

: soft sugar whose crystals are covered by a film of refined dark syrup

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The 15-year-old hits the Goldilocks zone in terms of age and flavor, with notes of cherry, stone fruit, vanilla, and brown sugar on the palate, with some woodiness that is very present but not overpowering. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 These treats are crowned with streusel, feature brown sugar rather than granulated, and include some sort of sour dairy product, such as buttermilk or sour cream. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 The shop’s signature drink shares its name with the coffee shop and is a brown sugar, honey and salt latte. Jenna Thompson april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brown sugar

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown sugar was in 1670

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brown sugar

noun
: soft sugar whose crystals are covered by a film of purified dark syrup

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