brown sugar

noun

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

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For classic ham with brown sugar glaze, Fabbrini suggests Domaine de Bichery 'Les Fontaines' NV, made by Raphaël and Hannah Piconnet who farm six parcels slopes above Neuville-sur-Seine, vines originally planted by Raphaël’s grandfather. Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Love the sweetness of the barbecue sauce here, which is molasses based, brown sugar tomatoes, as well. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025 In large bowl, mix brown sugar, shortening, lemon zest and egg until well combined. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025 Stir together brown sugar, butter, and remaining 1/4 cup flour in medium bowl. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 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 26 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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