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

Place the brown sugar, eggs, anise extract and almond extract in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Also featured is the new Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard, which swirls brown sugar cookie dough and brown sugar topping into soft serve. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

To make it at home, start with a base of ketchup, add apple cider vinegar for tang, then balance the mix with both light brown sugar and pineapple juice for caramel notes and natural fruity sweetness. — Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Repeat process with remaining dough piece and brown sugar mixture. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 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