noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈʃʊɡəbæɡ/
General-American:/ˈʃʊɡɚbæɡ/
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1
noun
Meaning 1
A bag, typically made of cloth, for holding sugar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
Wild honey or honeycomb.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From sugar + bag; sense 2 (“wild honey or honeycomb”) was originally a word used by Aboriginal Australians.
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Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.