maple syrup

American  

noun

1. a syrup produced by partially boiling down the sap of the sugar maple or of any of several other maple trees.

2. a commercial variety of such syrup, often mixed with cane sugar or some other sweetening agent.

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maple syrup British  

noun

1. a very sweet syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

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Etymology

Origin of maple syrup

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Usually, I whisk whatever sweetener I have on hand directly into the custard: honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, sometimes a combination.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The prime minister also probed Hansen on one burning issue: "A lot of Canadians just wanted one point of reassurance, that the preference is for maple syrup over nutella on your pancakes in the morning."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

I always get the Andante, a cold brew with maple syrup, salted sweet cream foam, cacao powder and pink salt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Canadian will also be taking maple syrup and maple cookies on his lunar voyage.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Behind the door, the stove was making pancakes which filled the house with a rich baked odor and the scent of maple syrup.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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