maple

ma·ple | \ ˈmā-pəl

Definition of maple

: any of a genus (Acer of the family Aceraceae, the maple family) of chiefly deciduous trees or shrubs with opposite leaves and a fruit of two united samaras also : the hard light-colored close-grained wood of a maple used especially for flooring and furniture

Examples of maple in a Sentence

The maple leaf is an emblem of Canada. a table made of maple

Recent Examples on the Web By and large, the same beech and maple ridges still overlook the same spruce and pine lowlands. — Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, "F&S Classics: A Day in Deer Camp," 25 Dec. 2020 Instructions: Heat smoker to 225 degrees using preferred wood (cherry or maple are good choices). — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Smoked Sweet and Spicy Chex Party Mix," 14 Dec. 2020 Add on a pint of bourbon chocolate chip cookie dough, Crown maple pecan pie or Whiskey cake for $16-$57. — Audrey Eads, Dallas News, "50-plus D-FW restaurants and grocers offering holiday takeout meals," 14 Dec. 2020 Spoon maple mixture over pork, then transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, "Bánh Mì," 2 Dec. 2020 Yukon gold and maple roasted sweet potatoes, Southern-style green beans, spaghetti squash, mac and cheese, rolls and bread pudding for dessert. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Dozens of restaurants are offering Thanksgiving meals to-go," 21 Nov. 2020 Some of the fixings accompanying the entrees will include stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams and maple Brussels sprouts. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "10 restaurants with Thanksgiving served outdoors," 9 Nov. 2020 The walls will be decked out with ceramic tile installations, and maple tables and countertops will be paired with steel black chairs. — Marcy De Luna, Chron, "Shoot the Moon restaurant with 80-beverage self-serve tap wall to open in Spring Branch," 9 Nov. 2020 Hardwood, like the maple used here, is easier on your knives than bamboo. — Matt Jancer, Wired, "How to Cook in Your Tiny Kitchen (and Stay Sane)," 1 Jan. 2021

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20 Jan 2021

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“Maple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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More Definitions for maple

maple

noun

English Language Learners Definition of maple

: a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and has hard wood often used in making furniture

: the wood of a maple tree

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maple

noun

ma·ple | \ ˈmā-pəl

Kids Definition of maple

: a tree having deeply notched leaves, seeds with a winglike part, and hard pale wood and including some whose sap is evaporated to a sweet syrup ( maple syrup ) and a brownish sugar ( maple sugar )

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