brown sugar

noun

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

Examples of brown sugar in a Sentence

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Limit added sugars by skipping toppings like brown sugar and marshmallows on sweet potatoes. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025 True to its name, the cake batter is stirred together right in the baking pan to cook over a layer of fruit, butter, and brown sugar. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with a mixer on medium to high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025 Season the squash generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle the brown sugar over top. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 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 Nov. 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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