cane sugar

noun

: sugar from sugarcane

Examples of cane sugar in a Sentence

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Most people add a pineapple base and four pumps of pure cane sugar syrup; some add four pumps of raspberry syrup instead. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024 On occasion, a watermelon gets harvested slightly too early so a dash of cane sugar is added to mimic a perfectly ripe one. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 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 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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cane sugar

noun
: sugar from sugarcane

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