sugar that is unrefined or only partially refined
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈbrown ˈsug•ar, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Foodsugar that retains some molasses or to which molasses has been added.
brown′ sug′ar,
- Foodunrefined or partially refined sugar that retains some molasses.
- Fooda commercial product consisting of white, refined sugar to which molasses has been added.
- Slang Termsbrownish-colored heroin manufactured illicitly in Mexico.
- 1695–1705
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