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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Usually, I whisk whatever sweetener I have on hand directly into the custard: honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, sometimes a combination.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
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
Browned butter and brown sugar lend a molasses-tinged richness, while a drizzle of salted carrot caramel blurs the line between topping and filling, a glossy, amber ribbon that tastes like concentrated late-spring sun.
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
“It was baked with brown sugar and butter.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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