brown sugar

noun

: soft sugar whose crystals are covered by a film of refined dark syrup

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While Aloha’s shakes do contain the common sugar alternative monk fruit, they’re also made with coconut sugar, a subtly sweet variety that tastes more like brown sugar than white—yum. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 June 2025 The palate brings warmth and structure—fresh bread, brown sugar, and baking spices—while the finish delivers a cozy taper of cinnamon sweetness fading into oak. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Despite that high percentage of rye, this bourbon reads as quite sweet on the palate—never saccharine, to be clear, but pleasantly so with notes of vanilla, flamed custard, maple, brown sugar, and milk and dark chocolate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 June 2025 In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for brown sugar

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brown sugar was in 1670

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“Brown sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20sugar. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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brown sugar

noun
: soft sugar whose crystals are covered by a film of purified dark syrup

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