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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Serve pancakes: Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
Tribes in Michigan are choosing not to tap trees for maple syrup because of unseasonably warm and dry winters.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
Ketchup, pure maple syrup, or cheesy sauces are common winners!
—Christin Perry, Parents, 1 Sep. 2024
Here are a few examples of nutritious meals that provide ample protein:
Greek yogurt bowl: A 0.75-cup 2% plain Greek yogurt topped with 0.5 cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon (tbsp) chia seeds, 1 tbsp hemp seeds, 2 tbsp walnuts, and 1 teaspoon (tsp) maple syrup provides 25 g of protein.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1792, in the meaning defined above
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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
maple syrup
noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling
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