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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For any of those dishes, maple syrup may be the first sweetener that comes to mind. — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 14 June 2026 Whole-wheat batter, sweet-cream butter, and local maple syrup make for the sweetest start to the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 But the sleeper hit here is a generous drizzle of maple syrup, which lends a lovely layer of depth and just enough sweetness to make each bite of these pecans incredibly satisfying. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 This legume-centric take on chicken Marbella combines prunes, capers and almonds with a plucky vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon mustard. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for maple syrup

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of maple syrup was in 1792

Rhymes for maple syrup

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maple syrup
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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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maple syrup

noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling

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