brown sugar

noun

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

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The notes include birchwood, cinnamon, brown sugar, and maple leaves for a cozy aroma made for relaxing evenings. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 In a large bowl, place oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025 This reimagined recipe ditches the grape jelly in favor of brown sugar and molasses for that sweetness. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 27 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

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

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