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

While the chicken is cooking, in a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup water, the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, chile flakes, garlic, and scallions. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Inspired by larb, the saucy filling gets its savory-sweet heat from a blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and sriracha, with plenty of garlic and scallions. — Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

In a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, sesame seeds, salt, and baking powder. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are our latest obsession, marrying unsweetened cocoa powder with cinnamon, light brown sugar, and plenty of shredded zucchini. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 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