brown sugar

noun

Definition of brown sugar

: 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 flavors of garlic, paprika and brown sugar intermingled in a rich brown gravy turn chicken into a glowing work of art ($10 for a large plate with two sides). — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "3 great Jamaican restaurants in San Antonio for Black Restaurant Week: The Jerk Shack, Little Jamaica and Real Real Jamaica," 25 Feb. 2021 This recipe from sommelier Alpana Singh suggests a finish with brandy, while this one adds a bit of brown sugar sweetness. — chicagotribune.com, "What to make, buy, eat and drink for Christmas," 22 Dec. 2020 Sprinkle each side of pineapple spears with brown sugar mixture, pressing to help adhere to pineapple. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, "Caramelized Pineapple Skewers," 17 Dec. 2020 Add-ons: Pan of apple crisp ($20), spiced pecans ($8), bottle of wine ($20), brown sugar brownies ($2 each). — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, "Thanksgiving 2020: Where to get takeout for Turkey Day in Alabama," 16 Nov. 2020 Rub the remaining brown sugar mixture all over the legs. — Washington Post, "Harissa-glazed turkey legs with sweet potatoes deliver big flavor on a budget," 10 Nov. 2020 Salty, smoky bacon and a sticky, sweet mustard-brown sugar glaze play together beautifully on this moist, flavorful, old-fashioned meatloaf. — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, "Bacon-wrapped meatloaf brings sweet comfort," 4 Nov. 2020 The cinnamon roll, made from a brioche-like dough with a brown sugar cinnamon paste, is soft and fluffy, like a small poofy pillow. — Omar Mamoon, SFChronicle.com, "Fluffy new S.F. cinnamon roll gets its flair from a lava flow of coffee-laced frosting," 21 Oct. 2020 Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture, pressing gently to help adhere. — Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, "Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze," 7 Sep. 2020

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“Brown sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20sugar. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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brown sugar

noun

English Language Learners Definition of brown sugar

: a type of sugar that is brown because it contains a dark syrup (called molasses)

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brown sugar

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Kids Definition of brown sugar

: sugar that contains molasses

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