brown sugar

noun

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

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The finish is long, exceptionally smooth, and sweet, with lingering notes of vanilla, brown sugar/caramel, cinnamon, dried/jammy fruit, leather, and a touch of smoke. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 The handcrafted shaken iced drink combines espresso, brown sugar notes and oatmilk. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2025 Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso is hand-shaken to combine espresso, oat milk, and brown sugar flavor. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024 The handcrafted iced beverage will combine Dunkin’s bold espresso, brown sugar notes and oat milk, shaken together. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20sugar. Accessed 9 Jan. 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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