cane sugar

noun

: sugar from sugarcane

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The test came back with clear markers of corn and cane sugar, which are hallmarks of his moonshine. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024 Local Weather Local Weather Sports Drink 12-Pack $30 Local Weather With four fruity flavors, 250 milligrams of sodium, and a touch of organic cane sugar, this is another great ready-to-drink option that strikes a good balance between sweetness and salt level. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 26 July 2024 Sweeteners: An unflavored protein powder typically doesn’t contain any sweeteners, but those that are flavored will include cane sugar or an alternative sweetener. Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 July 2024 Making fresh nectar at home: Nectar is easy to make at home by mixing four parts water to one part white cane sugar. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cane sugar 

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cane sugar was in 1761

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“Cane sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cane%20sugar. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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cane sugar

noun
: sugar from sugarcane

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