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

Cane sugar comes from the stalk of the sugarcane plant, a tropical grass. —Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025

Every Sunday, Avenida Paulista closes to cars and becomes a pedestrian boulevard with musicians performing on street corners and food vendors doling out fresh sugarcane juice. —AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025

The footbed is lined with a cork and foam material, which provides a layer of cushion between the sugarcane outsole. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025

The company’s denim team will also inform attendees on the transition of the fiber’s feedstock from corn to sugarcane, which enables lower carbon emissions without sacrificing performance. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sugarcane

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

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