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

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

The land was fit for sugarcane fields, but little else. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Later, colonizers cut down the trees to plant pineapple and sugarcane; the land dried out and became vulnerable to fire. — Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 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