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 Light brown sugar takes on its color from the remaining molasses in it, giving it a warmer, again earthier flavor that lends itself well to beans. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024 There are notes of honey, brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, black pepper, Meyer lemon, and cinnamon on the palate, making this a suitable sipping bourbon that would also work very well in cocktails. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024 Ground coffee, brown sugar, and garlic powder turn it into one of our favorite Easter dinner ideas. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 It was bottled at 106 proof and official tasting notes describe brown sugar, toffee, rye spice, rich oak, and tobacco notes on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 Here’s how to make the marinade: Mix three parts soy sauce, three parts fish sauce, and one part coconut or brown sugar in a bowl. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 17 Mar. 2024 Add brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and coconut water. Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 Get The Recipe 37 of 75 Caramelized Banana Pudding Caramelize the bananas in brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter to make this dessert even more irresistible. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024 Here is the recipe that Donna let Annie’s Barn use on the mugs: 1½ cups sweet cream butter (3 sticks) 1½ cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp. Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20sugar. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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brown sugar

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

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