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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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in this casserole, which gets a generous topping of blueberry or maple syrup. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026 This light copycat salad is made with a simple vinaigrette sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with Dijon mustard. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 The float has a fire truck, a giant stack of pancakes and a massive maple syrup bottle. Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026 Serve with maple syrup and a pat of butter for a wonderfully cozy morning. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 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 11 Jan. 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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