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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Transfer to the bowl with the maple syrup mixture and toss to coat, then stir in the cinnamon and almonds. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 During his time on Bravo, Gulbranson worked as a model and hockey coach, later beginning a jewelry line and maple syrup brand. Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Get the recipe > Vanilla ice cream is the perfect partner for maple syrup in this four-ingredient milkshake. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026 Fresh berries are peppered throughout the casserole while a blueberry-maple syrup is reserved for serving. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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