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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Bacon, onion, and brown sugar pack these beans with amazing flavor. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 Even that ¼ cup of brown sugar is enough to lend a subtle layer of molasses flavor, which plays really nicely with the honey-forward graham cracker crust. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 The Walmart-exclusive meal adds dessert-friendly spices like cinnamon, brown sugar and molasses to the bright orange cheesy sauce. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 Green in color, it’s made with whole milk for a creamy finish, and features brown sugar and toasted almond flavors. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 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 13 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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