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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Densely layered and complex aromas of maple syrup, golden syrup, marshmallows, balsamic and tropical citrics. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 For the pancake lovers out there, maple syrup is imported from Canada, and the U.S. imports butter from Ireland and New Zealand. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025 Remove the hot chocolate from the heat, and add a drizzle of your favorite sweetener, such as maple syrup or honey. Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025 More than half the nation’s maple syrup hails from Vermont, and a whopping 80% comes from New England as a whole. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 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 21 May. 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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