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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Amazon on Monday released the very first footage for The Sticky, a dark comedy about a multi-million dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus, which will premiere Friday, Dec. 6. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 Oct. 2024 Travelers will go through the full maple syrup making process and get to sample different syrup grades. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024 Once the butter has melted, remove it from the heat and whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and well combined. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 The creamer dish has enough room for 15 ounces of milk, while the sugar dish can be fit for sugar cubes, honey, or maple syrup. Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for maple syrup 

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maple syrup was in 1792

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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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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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