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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Use honey alternatives like maple syrup or agave nectar for a different kind of sweetness. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025 Use it to warm up maple syrup and chocolate sauce for pancakes and ice cream, pour gravy on roasted chicken and potatoes, and hold milk or cream for coffee. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025 They were created to store the sap collected from nearby maple trees and boil that down to create maple syrup. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 Along the route, travelers can sample maple syrup, hike scenic, wooded trails that end at waterfalls, explore museums, and warm up in charming cafés. Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

maple syrup

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

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