brown sugar

noun

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

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The Judging Panel described the Tequila, as exhibiting: A rich, creamy profile with notes of vanilla, crème brûlée, and butterscotch, balanced by oak, tobacco, and caramel, while hints of brown sugar and peppery spice add complexity. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Healthy Substitutes for Brown Sugar For 1 cup brown sugar, substitute 1 cup organic brown sugar, coconut sugar, or date sugar, or substitute up to half of the brown sugar with agave nectar in baking. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 Dissolve the brown sugar into the one-fourth cup of water in a medium saucepan and set on low heat. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024 Stroll down to the sea for a swim or kayaking, or make a beeline for the spa and indulge in the resort’s signature Jamaican brown sugar body scrub. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024 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 15 Dec. 2024.

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brown sugar

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

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