brown sugar

noun

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

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The Añejo has notes of caramel, raisin, brown sugar and oak. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 17 June 2025 The liquid is vibrant despite its elevated age, with a deep palate full of notes of cherry, brown sugar, black pepper, pipe tobacco, leather, and flamed orange peel. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 June 2025 More patrons gathered at the front counter to order drinks, like brown sugar oat lattes, milk tea with coffee jelly, strawberry matcha and frozen marble taro smoothies. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 Their 111-proof bourbon is unfiltered and unapologetically bold, with rich brown sugar sweetness, toasty marshmallow notes, and a deep espresso backbone. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 June 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 23 Jun. 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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