syrup

noun syr·up \ ˈsər-əp , ˈsir-əp , ˈsə-rəp \

variants: or less commonly sirup

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Examples: syrup in a Sentence

Definition of syrup

1 a : a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often flavored or medicated

b : the concentrated juice of a fruit or plant

2 : cloying sweetness or sentimentality

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syrupy

play \ˈsər-ə-pē, ˈsir-ə-, ˈsə-rə-\ adjective

See syrup defined for English-language learners

See syrup defined for kids

Examples of syrup in a Sentence

ice cream and chocolate syrup
She poured syrup all over her pancakes.

Recent Examples of syrup from the Web

Strawberries, dried fruit, a squeeze of honey or agave syrup can help add pleasant sweet notes to your greens.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "How to Make Your Store-Bought Lunch Salad a Little Less Depressing," 19 June 2018
And the dessert course sees the return of Harry’s Berries, this time matched to soft sunflower cake, strawberry syrup and Chartreuse ice cream.

— phil vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Anticipation for Pacific Standard Time pays off with wood-fired excellence," 15 June 2018
Thankful Thursdays There will be raw dog food, Denali Dog Treats, Alaska Sprouts, local honey, fresh chicken and goose eggs, salsa, Alaska seafood, grass fed beef and birch syrup.

— steve edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Spenard Farmers Market kicks off this weekend; here’s what will be there," 16 May 2018
For one of the shop's most popular creations (especially for kids), the K&J Cotton Candy starts with a base of cotton candy ice cream and strawberry syrup.

— tara massouleh, AL.com, "This Alabaster sweets shop serves the mother of all milkshakes," 2 May 2018
Or to hang with the cool kids as DJs spin (local and global), cocktails flow (order the Lavender Bees Knees, a blend of gin, lemon, local honey, lavender syrup) and bask in some of the greatest views of the Loop.

— paul rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in the U.S.," 27 Apr. 2018
Get our daily newsletter Their off-brand pills, vaccines, patches and syrups help contain health-care costs in rich countries and supply poor ones with once-unaffordable drugs to combat AIDS and other scourges.

— The Economist, "Indian drugmakers need a new prescription," 22 Mar. 2018
Signature drink offerings include: White Queen: Hangar One vodka, Rosa 22 aperitivo, peach syrup, lemon juice, sage.

— kellie hwang, azcentral, "Alice in Wonderland-themed bar Hatter and Hare now open in Phoenix," 12 July 2018
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, syrup, salt, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Big Green Eggs: A cult or a cooking method?," 6 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of syrup

Middle English sirup, from Anglo-French sirop, from Medieval Latin syrupus, from Arabic sharāb

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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SYRUP Defined for English Language Learners

syrup

noun

Definition of syrup for English Language Learners

: a sweet, thick liquid made of sugar and water with flavoring or medicine added to it
: a sweet, thick liquid made from the juice of a fruit or plant

SYRUP Defined for Kids

syrup

noun syr·up \ ˈsər-əp , ˈsir- \

Definition of syrup for Students

1 : a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often containing flavoring or a medicine

chocolate syrup

cough syrup

2 : the juice of a fruit or plant with some of the water removed

maple syrup

Medical Dictionary

syrup

noun syr·up

variants: also sirup play \ˈsər-əp, ˈsir-əp\

medical Definition of syrup

: a thick sticky liquid consisting of a concentrated solution of sugar and water with or without the addition of a flavoring agent or medicinal substance