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Definition of syrup
1a : a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often flavored or medicatedb : 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.
Recent Examples of syrup from the Web
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Chef Min Koo Lee, newly arrived from sister restaurant Azie in Media, puts a fresh spin on the menu — even desserts, such as sponge truffle cheesecake with fruit and rose maple syrup.
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Brush with ginger syrup (see above) before grilling.
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The evening begins with a welcome cocktail of Kentucky Wild Gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice and sparkling wine (recipe below).
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Next to the British, the people of the United States use more sugar than any other nation in the world; and if the consumption of molasses and syrup were added—
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Given the success of Genoa airport’s new policy so far (and all for a good cause no less) perhaps other regional airports across the world could follow suit—say, Guadalajara for its tequila or Montreal for maple syrup.
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Just a mango syrup Creme Frappuccino with a tiny bit of puree at the bottom and the top!
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People just keep coming back for the frozen treat, comprised of a bowl of shaved ice mixed with flavored syrups.
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Chicken and waffles with the restaurant’s signature rum syrup is a staple on the menu.
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Origin and Etymology of syrup
Middle English sirup, from Anglo-French sirop, from Medieval Latin syrupus, from Arabic sharāb
SYRUP Defined for English Language Learners
syrup
playDefinition of syrup for English Language Learners
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: a sweet, thick liquid made of sugar and water with flavoring or medicine added to it
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: a sweet, thick liquid made from the juice of a fruit or plant
SYRUP Defined for Kids
syrup
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
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
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