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 flavor features brown sugar ice cream, roasted pecans, pie crust, and pecan pie filling. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Combine brown sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the potatoes. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

From agave syrup to brown sugar to honey, there are lots of different types of sweeteners to choose from. — Carley Millhone, HEALTH, 25 Sep. 2026

There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 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