brown sugar

noun

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

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Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until combined. Hannah Taylor, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 Step 3 To a blender, add the sweet potato flesh, coconut milk, vanilla, bitters if desired, cinnamon, salt, and remaining brown sugar. Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 Aaron's recipe features applesauce and diced apples for a double dose of apple flavor, as well as warm spices, Greek yogurt and brown sugar. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 21 Jan. 2025 The finish is medium-long with lingering spice, brown sugar, and a gentle smokiness. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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