corn syrup

noun

: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch

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Add the sugar, water and corn syrup and bring the mixture to a boil. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026 All Slice Sodas, including Pacific Pop and Apple, contain no high fructose corn syrup but do have a gut-loving combo of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in every single can. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026 This product contains no alcohol, parabens, artificial dyes, sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 Other additives—like high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, sucralose, or even soy lecithin (an emulsifier)—aren’t necessary and will only reduce the chocolate’s nutritional value. Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corn syrup

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corn syrup was in 1903

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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

corn syrup

noun
: a syrup obtained from cornstarch and used in baked goods and candy

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