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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While the bacon might get first billing in the name of this recipe, my favorite aspect is the maple syrup. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 That’s why the maple syrup in Vancouver comes in the form of a smokie sausage topped with maple bacon onion jam in a brioche bun and the popular poutine—fries loaded with beef gravy and Canadian cheese curds—features pulled short rib. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Add maple syrup, cocoa powder, coconut milk, vanilla, and salt. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 June 2026 Sugar alternatives, including artificial and natural sweeteners (such as stevia, honey, and maple syrup), may not raise blood sugar as much as sucrose. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026 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 Jun. 2026.

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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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