brown sugar
Americannoun
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unrefined or partially refined sugar that retains some molasses.
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a commercial product consisting of white, refined sugar to which molasses has been added.
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Slang. brownish-colored heroin manufactured illicitly in Mexico.
noun
Etymology
Origin of brown sugar
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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The dry lake beds and bare mountains were cast in glow and shadow, the whole scene washed in cinnamon and brown sugar — earthy tones that felt almost edible.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
Think crescent dough wrapped around ribbons of honey ham and Swiss, each ball bathed in a poppy-seed-studded glaze of butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, and a hint of brown sugar, then baked until puffed, golden, and gleaming.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
“The irony … is that I love Pop-Tarts. I particularly love the brown sugar tarts. I probably eat too many of them,” Bevacqua said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
Now, he will cut out the maple syrup and brown sugar he added to sweet potatoes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
Phronsie whispered that it was good if you put a whole lot of brown sugar on it.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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