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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Meanwhile, in small saucepan combine cider, maple syrup, Creole mustard, miso, soy sauce and sherry. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Simmer water, brown sugar, pure maple syrup and an optional hint of vanilla or salt in a pot until the sugar fully dissolves. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Smoked, spiced maple syrup and vanilla bean dominate the midpalate before cinnamon builds and lends its own heat to the ethanol. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Opt for the pure maple syrup, which is a worthwhile upcharge. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 1 Sep. 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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