table sugar

noun

: sugar sense 1a
especially : granulated white sugar

Examples of table sugar in a Sentence

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Honey is often considered an all-natural alternative to table sugar—and has added antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2025 High fructose corn syrup usage in the US has declined over the last two decades while table sugar, made from cane or beet, has been on the rise. Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 10 Jan. 2025 Either way, consumers and some food and beverage companies have taken notice, as table sugar use has risen slightly while high fructose corn syrup use has declined by ~25% since 2000. Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 10 Jan. 2025 Xylitol has the same sweetness as sucrose (table sugar). Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for table sugar

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of table sugar was in 1964

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“Table sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/table%20sugar. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

table sugar

noun
: sugar entry 1 sense 1
especially : white sugar granules

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