brown sugar

noun

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

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Prepare the Frosting: Stir together brown sugar, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 2025 That has imbued the tequila with rich notes of maple, brown sugar, and raisin, while keeping the agave’s earthy character intact. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025 Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 Choose from more than two dozen colors, including an array of limited edition looks such as electric pink, tomato red, and brown sugar. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brown sugar

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 May. 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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