brown sugar

noun

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

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Kentucky Straight Bourbon Tasting Notes: This bourbon offers a blend of caramel, brown sugar, and a hint of spice, rounded out with soft vanilla and oak. Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 According to Dunkin', the singer's Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso is a limited-time, handcrafted iced beverage combining Dunkin’s espresso, brown sugar notes and oatmilk. Jordan Greene, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 New on the menu is Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso, an iced, shaken espresso drink made with brown sugar and oat milk. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025 The dark brown sugar is what gives this cake its characteristically deep, molasses flavor. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 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 18 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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