brown sugar

noun

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

Examples of brown sugar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This grab-and-go snack is a delightful combination of cereal, pretzels, peanut butter, marshmallows, brown sugar, and honey. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026

In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together ¼ cup shiro (white) miso, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup shoyu (soy sauce), ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup beer, any kind, 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated, and 2 tsp. —Sheldon Simeon, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba. —Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

Then, towards the end of cooking, stirring in a chutney made from cilantro, peanuts, brown sugar, and lime juice keeps the flavors bright and fresh. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brown sugar

noun

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