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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There are respectful blink-and-you’ll-miss-them nods to the tournament’s other co-hosts, Mexico and Canada – some flags, maple syrup and a guacamole dip – and the French even found a way to shout out some of their sponsors and partners. Don Riddell, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 Add real maple syrup, which lowers the freezing point and helps keep every bite impossibly smooth, and the result is unlike anything else. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026 Lande says their products contain between 6 and 8 grams of sugar, and are made with ingredients such as dates, maple syrup, honey, and monk fruit. Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers discovered during a routine check that their maple syrup barrels were depleted, throwing the global supply into jeopardy. Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

maple syrup

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

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