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

Illustration of sugarcane

Examples of sugarcane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Presently, Hyosung is working with Czarnikow, or CZ, to source and ship sugarcane from Brazil, and CZ’s VIVE platform traces the raw material from the plantation to the factory. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

For a special touch, garnish with sugarcane sticks. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

The supple Italian leather, sugarcane midsole, and durable TPR outsoles are designed to provide hours of comfort and long-lasting wear on those warm summer days. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026

The restaurant also serves build-your-own spring rolls and sugarcane drinks, tea and Vietnamese coffee, according to its menu. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 May 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