brown sugar

noun

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

Examples of brown sugar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brine is just kosher salt and brown sugar, applied at least 12 hours and up to 2 days ahead. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Other chains such as Jamba Juice and Au Bon Pain were represented on the list, with Jamba Juice’s oatmeal with strawberries and brown sugar crumble earning fourth place. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Yugen also has a milk tea menu, serving oolong, jasmine, black and brown sugar oolong milk teas, and a new marble Thai tea. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brown sugar

noun

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