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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
About 75% of the world’s maple syrup is made in Canada, and the U.S. was the world’s top importer of the stuff in 2023, buying about $280 million dollars worth, according to the World Bank.
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Alana Semuels, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
These can include maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, or instant coffee.
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Malloy says fenugreek is known for having a sweet or nutty taste and likens it to maple syrup, but with a slightly bitter kick to it.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Pork chops cooked with sliced apples, a bit of spicy mustard and maple syrup can be whipped up in 30 to 40 minutes for dinner.
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Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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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 9 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
maple syrup
noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling
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