brown sugar

noun

: soft sugar whose crystals are covered by a film of refined dark syrup

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Once in the pan, the batter gets a sprinkle of brown sugar and pecans, which bake into a caramel-like layer on top of the cake. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Other reviewers swapped in butter for the shortening and reduced the brown sugar in the filling. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Granulated sugar can be exchanged with brown sugar. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 Grilled peaches brushed with Basil Hayden Toast, brown sugar and wagyu tallow glaze, also finished with blue cheese crumbles. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brown sugar

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1670, in the meaning defined above

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brown sugar

noun

: soft sugar whose crystals are covered by a film of purified dark syrup

brown sugar

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