cane sugar

noun

: sugar from sugarcane

Examples of cane sugar in a Sentence

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The tasty ticket for 365 graham crackers (Whole Foods’ house brand) is a combination of honey, cane sugar, and molasses. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 Creating sweetness without cane sugar. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Parents may now be wondering whether a cane sugar drink will be a healthier option for their kiddos. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025 The development follows President Donald Trump's claim last week that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in sodas sold in the United States. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cane sugar

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cane sugar was in 1761

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“Cane sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cane%20sugar. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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cane sugar

noun
: sugar from sugarcane

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