sugarcane

noun

sug·​ar·​cane ˈshu̇-gər-ˌkān 

: a stout tall perennial grass (Saccharum officinarum) native to tropical southeast Asia that has a large terminal panicle and is widely grown in warm regions as a source of sugar

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Examples of sugarcane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s made with nourishing and hydrating ingredients including a seven-hyaluronic-acid blend to really moisturize skin, Brazilian nut oil with nourishing vitamin E components, and Brazilian sugarcane to boost hydration on the skin’s surface. —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

The fiber is made using a process that turns sugarcane into the core ingredients for stretch yarn, the world’s largest spandex manufacturer said. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026

Pour the lemonade into high ball glasses and garnish with lemon slices and fresh sugarcane sticks. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

The bar will carry rum and spirits derived from sugarcane, and guava, passion fruit and mango mojitos. —Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sugarcane

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane

Kids Definition

sugarcane

noun

sug·​ar·​cane ˈshu̇g-ər-ˌkān 

: a tall tropical grass that has a thick jointed stem and is widely grown in warm regions as a source of sugar