brown sugar

noun

1. unrefined or partially refined sugar that retains some molasses.

2. a commercial product consisting of white, refined sugar to which molasses has been added.

3. Slang.,  brownish-colored heroin manufactured illicitly in Mexico.

brown sugar

noun

1. sugar that is unrefined or only partially refined

Word History and Origins

Origin of brown sugar¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

Warm, cozy spices take center stage: brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, a little orange zest.

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Straight from my grandmother’s recipe card: melted butter, grainy Dijon, a dollop of mayo, a splash of Worcestershire, garlic and onion powders, a little brown sugar, and a shower of poppy seeds.

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I love my oatmeal with a little bit of brown sugar and blueberries.

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Once the mixture is strained, it’s whisked together with brown sugar and salt before it can be enjoyed.

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Return to pot and season: Add the brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, miso, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

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