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noun

a small bowl, usually having a cover, for serving granulated sugar or sugar cubes.

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Origin of sugar bowl

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Alcohol and sugar, even in moderate amounts, are not only sinful but poisonous.
How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze|Lizzie Crocker|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Place the thinly sliced shallots in a medium bowl and pour buttermilk over to coat.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole|Carla Hall|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Prepare a large bowl with water and ice along with a strainer.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole|Carla Hall|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His chief duty on the sugar plantation is to keep the monkeys out of the cane.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
Besides, there is always a bunch of bananas hanging inside the house, and he has sugar-cane in abundance.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
Until a few months ago, the boy has lived on a sugar plantation owned by a rich Tagal planter.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
Receiving small encouragement in England, he applied to sugar-cane planters to give his engines a trial in the West Indies.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
Spain is at war with North America, and now offers us this sugar-plum to draw us to her side to defend her against invasion.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman