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

It’s winter, I get it, but a lot of bowls are indistinguishable from one another, or rely on the same accents of sage or brown sugar.

From Washington Post

Fish sauce and brown sugar form a strong umami backbone, making you crave another spoonful even before you’ve swallowed your first.

From Washington Post

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar and coconut sugar until the sugars are dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

From Washington Post

Place the butter, cocoa and brown sugar into a heatproof bowl set over a pan with a few inches of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water and stir until the butter is melted and everything is smooth.

From Washington Post

Apply the reserved brown sugar mixture to the top sides of the turkey legs.

From Washington Post

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

From The Daily Beast

The oatmeal is served with brown sugar, butter and cream, blueberries and raisins.

From The Daily Beast

Season beef ribs with brown sugar, honey, onion powder, salt and pepper.

From The Daily Beast

Those same Maple and Brown Sugar packets bear an FDA-approved seal proclaiming them heart healthy.

From The Daily Beast

A single packet of Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar instant oatmeal, though, contains a full tablespoon of sugar.

From The Daily Beast

The remainder is boiled down into a syrup, or further simmered until it thickens into cakes, called chancacas, or brown sugar.

From Project Gutenberg

If she goes not well to stool, give a clyster made only of the decoction of mallows and a little brown sugar.

From Project Gutenberg

A higher ash would indicate the presence of molasses or brown sugar stock.

From Project Gutenberg

Diluted molasses or dissolved brown sugar, mixed with rum or beer, is most frequently employed.

From Project Gutenberg

Then she added the fourth of a pound of brown sugar and the fourth of a teaspoon of mixed ground spices.

From Project Gutenberg