cane sugar

noun

1. sugar obtained from sugarcane, identical with that obtained from the sugar beet.

cane sugar

noun

1. the sucrose obtained from sugar cane, which is identical to that obtained from sugar beet See also beet sugar
2. another name for sucrose

Word History and Origins

Origin of cane sugar¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

If you have a sweet tooth, adding pure organic cane sugar is an option, even though I don't use them in my recipe.

From Salon

Mr Sunak has previously described himself as a "Coca-Cola addict", revealing he prefers Mexican Coke because it is made with "cane sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup".

From BBC

He generally swears off alcohol in favour of Mexican Coca-Cola, which, he says, is made with "cane sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup".

From BBC

Use Mexican Coca-Cola, which is made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup.

From Seattle Times

The original lemonade has three ingredients: organic lemons, organic and Fair Trade Certified cane sugar, and filtered water.

From Seattle Times