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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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. Alana Semuels, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025 These can include maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, or instant coffee. 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. 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. Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025 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 8 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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