brown sugar

noun

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

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The beef will cook in a vinegar barbecue sauce for about 8 hours before it's seasoned to perfection with chili powder, brown sugar, garlic, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 In a small saucepan, combine the guava marmalade, pineapple juice, brown sugar if using, and a pinch of salt, and warm until smooth and glossy. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 Perfect for Baked Good Lovers Blue Bell's newest creation, Brookie À La Mode, combines the brand’s signature smooth ice cream—this time in a rich brown sugar flavor—with chunks of both chocolate brownies and perfectly chewy, soft chocolate chip cookies. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026 Most recipes preferred brown sugar. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brown sugar

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown sugar was in 1670

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brown sugar

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

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