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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Whisk together oil, maple syrup, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 The social heart is Marcus Restaurant + Terrace by chef Marcus Samuelsson, where solarium-style windows and a leafy terrace create an airy urban backdrop for dishes like fresh pasta with lobster and chili or roasted eggplant with togarashi, sweet-and-sour sauce, and Québec maple syrup. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 No This cult-favorite French preserve calendar is packed with 24 mini jars of yummy jams—strawberry and passion fruit, wild blueberry with maple syrup, caramel with vanilla. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025 Mix some vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and a small amount of honey or maple syrup for flavor. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 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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