syrup

noun

syr·​up ˈsər-əp  ˈsir-əp 

ˈsə-rəp

variants or less commonly sirup

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

syrupy

ˈsər-ə-pē  ˈsir-ə- 

ˈsə-rə-

adjective

Synonyms of syrup

• sentimentality
• sentimentalism

Examples of syrup in a Sentence

ice cream and chocolate syrup

She poured syrup all over her pancakes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Others mix Dr Pepper with vanilla syrup and half-and-half, or lemon-lime soda with fruit puree and coconut milk. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Inventive cocktails that bring Asian ingredients together, like chrysanthemum and yuzu syrup, are also among the offerings. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Nerds are a four-in-one ingredient, adding not only flavor but additional sweetness, a vibrant color, and a touch of acidity to the syrup. — Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Chicken, waffles, s'mores and syrup highlight Chick-fil-A's fall menu. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing syrup

• corn syrup
• cough syrup
• golden syrup
• maple syrup
• simple syrup

Rhymes for syrup

• stirrup

Kids Definition

syrup

noun

syr·​up

variants or sirup

ˈsər-əp, 

ˈsir-əp, 

ˈsə-rəp

1

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

2

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

syrupy

-ē

adjective

Medical Definition

syrup

noun

syr·​up

variants also sirup

ˈsər-əp  ˈsir-əp 

: 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

syrupy adjective

or sirupy

-ē