Example sentences for: sugarcane

How can you use “sugarcane” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • After the war, sugarcane and pineapple production remained strong for a time, but tourism began its rise to ascendancy.

  • In the 16th century, Madeira surrendered its dominance of the sugarcane industry to another, much larger, Portuguese colony, Brazil.

  • They also introduced sugarcane, some European vegetables, and the pig to the islands, but never founded any significant settlements.

  • Although sugarcane continues to be grown today (for molasses and the brandy-like aguardente), it has long ceased to be the island’s major crop.

  • Sugarcane was revered by the planters and government conservatives as “white gold” (l’or blanc) for the immense wealth it brought.


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