brown sugar

noun

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

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A little brown sugar balances the spice with subtle sweetness. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025 Ask for a Grande Iced Matcha Latte Oatmilk with two pumps of brown sugar syrup, one pump of pumpkin sauce, pumpkin cream cold foam, pumpkin spice topping and without classic syrup. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 Try this bourbon for yourself and note the ripe berry, brown sugar, and caramel notes that grace every sip. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025 But don't worry about the light brown sugar. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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brown sugar

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

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