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

The business opened in midtown in October 2020 and served loose-leaf teas, okumidori matcha from Japan, brown sugar boba milk teas and chizu fruit teas. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Stir in pumpkin, dates, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Sour cream adds moisture and a slight tang to the cake layer, which helps to balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and peach topping. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

The fragrance opens with ripe fig and bergamot, while brown sugar, licorice, and vetiver lend a dark, seductive edge. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 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