brown sugar

noun

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

Examples of brown sugar in a Sentence

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Light brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a subtle hint of caramel flavor. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 And what could be more homey than layers of apple, cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar, not forgetting a shot of espresso and a spiced apple drizzle for good measure! Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 Bringing back the condiment bars Starbucks brown sugar sachets are seen in Starbucks Coffee in Krakow, Poland on November 4, 2022. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 Whisk the 1½ tablespoons brown sugar, the cinnamon and cardamom in a small bowl. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brown sugar 

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Nov. 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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