brown sugar

noun

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

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This reimagined recipe ditches the grape jelly in favor of brown sugar and molasses for that sweetness. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 Aromas of morel cherry, fig and hints of brown sugar and caramel. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 The sandwich, which hit restaurants on March 17, is available in original, spicy and grilled, and comes with the fixings customers love including, juicy chicken (cooked to your liking), crispy bacon tossed in brown sugar and black pepper blend, Colby Jack cheese, lettuce, and a smoky BBQ sauce. Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 This whisky has notes of honey, brown sugar, maple, pecan, and apricot jam on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20sugar. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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brown sugar

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

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