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

The project, which Druzina Content is presenting at this week’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM), is set to shoot next year in Brazil, primarily in the sugarcane-growing rural areas of Rio de Janeiro’s countryside. — Ed Meza, Variety, 7 July 2026

And then, there’s poncha, a mix of sugarcane rum, honey, and lemon or orange juice. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

This is essentially the Philippines’ lambanog, tuba distilled, with a high alcohol proof and a bite like rustic sugarcane alcohol. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

In recent years, Mount Gay’s premium releases have been on something of a hit streak, best exhibited via the Single Estate Series—which explores sugarcane terroir—and the Master Blender Collection. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 June 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