brown sugar

noun

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

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Dress with layers of Dijon mustard and brown sugar. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 To caramelize the brown sugar, put sugar in a skillet with ½ cup water and salt. Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026 Unapproved scoops were observed in the bulk containers for rice, Cajun seasoning, sugar and brown sugar. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Some of these bars feature vanilla extract, others call for brown sugar instead of granulated, many include melted butter, and a few remixes ask for shredded coconut. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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brown sugar

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

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