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brown sugar

noun

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

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Unlike its neighbor, Tennessee versions are a Bundt rather than a layer cake, and it's topped with a brown sugar-caramel glaze. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025 Stir in the brown sugar, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025 In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and brown sugar until fluffy. Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Dec. 2025 According to the brand this is a modern take on the classic chypre with gardenia at the heart, plus wild strawberry, brown sugar, patchouli, and vanilla. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 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 8 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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