maple syrup

noun

: syrup made by concentrating the sap of maple trees and especially the sugar maple

Examples of maple syrup in a Sentence

pancakes served with butter and maple syrup
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The dish is made using grade-A chicken thighs, organic maple syrup, all-butter Belgian waffles and hot honey, according to Costco's website. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025 At HashTAG in Denver, this cocktail is made with Old Forester Whiskey, maple syrup, a splash of walnut bitters, and crispy bacon. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Seeds are used in making artificial maple syrup and in flavoring certain beverages and tobaccos. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025 Adding maple syrup is also essential for that rich, lightly sweet fall taste. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maple syrup

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maple syrup was in 1792

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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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maple syrup

noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling

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