cane sugar

noun

: sugar from sugarcane

Examples of cane sugar in a Sentence

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Per the listing, the Pineapple + Coconut 12-pack, retailing for $39, is made with organic Brazilian yerba mate, and is supplemented by pineapple and coconut flavors and sweetened with cane sugar, raw honey and monk fruit extract. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Health experts say consumers should not assume cane sugar is significantly healthier than high-fructose corn syrup. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026 To avoid refined cane sugar, opt for natural alternatives like honey, maple syrup, or mashed banana. Christina Manian, Health, 26 May 2026 The shave ice shop features more than 50 all gluten-free syrups using pure cane sugar and fruit purees and juices, according to its website. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cane sugar

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cane sugar was in 1761

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cane sugar

noun
: sugar from sugarcane

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