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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
Recent Examples on the Web
That lineup of flavors includes Pumpkin Spice, Everything Bagel and Breakfast (a mixture of the classic breakfast combination of maple syrup pancakes, sausage and eggs).
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Erika Tulfo, CNN, 1 July 2024
And check out the annual Distiller’s Cut release which adds a 48th ingredient, the most recent of which was maple syrup.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
Why are maple syrup producers in Wisconsin tapping earlier this year?
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Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Tyler Place Family Resort Highgate Springs, Vermont Vermont may be best known for its covered bridges, fall foliage, and maple syrup, but don't overlook the summer vacation months in the Green Mountain State.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1792, in the meaning defined above
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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
maple syrup
noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling
More from Merriam-Webster on maple syrup
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about maple syrup
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