Demerara (Noun)
Meaning 1
A river in northern Guyana that flows northward into the Atlantic.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Meaning 2
A former Dutch colony in South America; now a part of Guyana.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Meaning 5
Light brown cane sugar; originally from Guyana.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for a cup of demerara sugar to give the cookies a rich, caramel flavor.
- Demerara sugar is a popular choice among bakers due to its large crystals and mild flavor.
- The chef sprinkled a pinch of demerara sugar over the top of the creme brulee before caramelizing it with a blowtorch.
- Demerara sugar is often used to sweeten coffee and tea in the Caribbean, where it originated.
- The store only carried a few types of sugar, including white granulated, brown sugar, and demerara sugar.