brown sugar

noun

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

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A touch of balsamic creates a lovely pop to help balance out the intense tart sweetness of the peaches and the brown sugar. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 Butternut squash, chicken broth, coconut milk, brown sugar, and seasonings combine for a creamy, rich soup. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026 In a large bowl combine panko, green onions, egg, brown sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 tsp. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025 The ham, cured with pink salt, brown sugar and fennel seed, and glazed with a mixture of Steen’s Pure Cane Syrup and vinegar, Creole mustard, orange juice, and pepper jelly honors the joints the Louisiana native visited in his youth. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 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

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

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