brown sugar

noun

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

Examples of brown sugar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to the brand, the result is a bourbon with brown sugar and fig on the nose; mint, brown sugar, fennel, and candied pecans on the palate; and warm rye spice and cinnamon on the finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2024 Sprinkle with brown sugar and continue to cook until the onions become deep brown in color, about 15 minutes more. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2024 Buy a pre-seasoned beef brisket and rub it with brown sugar. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024 Or stir in a spoonful of harissa or Dijon mustard, a big pinch of chile flakes like plain old red pepper or fruity Aleppo-style, a couple of grated or minced garlic cloves (or a few shakes of garlic powder), the zest of a lemon, or even a drizzle of honey or spoonful of brown sugar. Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for brown sugar 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

brown sugar

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

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