syrup

noun

syr·up | \ ˈsər-əp

, ˈsir-əp, ˈsə-rəp

variants: or less commonly sirup

Definition of syrup

1a : 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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Examples of syrup in a Sentence

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

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Note: To make balsamic syrup, heat two cups balsamic vinegar and reduce by half, storing the rest for later use. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cooking shellfish: Chef Paul Arias shares recipes and tips," 18 June 2019 No maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, coconut sugar, date syrup, stevia, Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, xylitol, etc. — Molly Kimball, nola.com, "The do’s and don’ts of the nutrient-rich Whole 30 diet: Best of Molly Kimball," 18 June 2019 In a cocktail shaker filled with plain ice, combine the gin, fino sherry, snap pea syrup, lemon and lime juices, and salt. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Leslie Kirchhoff, Ice Cube Artist, Shares 3 Spring Cocktail Recipes," 14 May 2019 The season lasted an average of 30 days in syrup-producing states, compared with 42 last year. — USA TODAY, "Mowing quest, mayo man, soybean scare: News from around our 50 states," 17 June 2019 This year’s season lasted an average of 30 days in the syrup-producing states, compared with 42 days in 2018, the USDA said. — BostonGlobe.com, "Maple syrup production rises," 17 June 2019 The season lasted an average of 30 days in syrup-producing states, compared with 42 last year. — Washington Post, "US maple syrup production up despite shorter season," 16 June 2019 In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine mezcal, chile liqueur, kumquat simple syrup, and lime juice. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Leslie Kirchhoff, Ice Cube Artist, Shares 3 Spring Cocktail Recipes," 14 May 2019 Add vodka, cooled tea, honey syrup and lime juice and fill the shaker with ice. — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Smooth sour bypasses liqueur," 20 Mar. 2018

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syrup

noun

English Language Learners Definition of syrup

: 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

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syrup

noun

syr·up | \ ˈsər-əp, ˈsir-\

Kids Definition of syrup

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

syrup

noun

syr·up

variants: also sirup \ 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 syrup of codeine