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

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s probably thanks to the fact that the bar isn’t sweetened with stevia, sugar alcohols, or monk fruit, but rather a combination of real maple syrup and honey. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

For breakfast, that means dishes like avocado toast topped with white miso avocado ($22), or chicken and waffles ($24), featuring Japanese karaage and dashi maple syrup. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Heat them on the stovetop with lemon juice and sugar, or with maple syrup, for a simple homemade jam. — Anthea Levi, Health, 10 July 2026

The 72-year-old retired teacher drove nine hours from western Massachusetts to the nation's capital, bringing 300 miniature maple syrup bottles and children's coloring books to help stock the state's booth. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for maple syrup

• stirrup

Kids Definition

maple syrup

noun

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