corn syrup

American  

noun

1. syrup prepared from corn.

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corn syrup British  

noun

1. syrup prepared from maize

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Etymology

Origin of corn syrup

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

“I thought we were avoiding corn syrup this summer,” Camille says.

From Literature

“Thank you so much for your kind words of wisdom the other day,” I said, sticky sweet like corn syrup.

From Literature

It’s an espresso latte with miso corn syrup, cayenne, and salt, for a creamy drink with depth and a hint of a kick.

From Salon

Researchers consider the foods as those made with ingredients not normally found in a home kitchen, including high-fructose corn syrup and emulsifiers such as soy lecithin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tyson Foods has said it would nix the dyes from its branded products, and last month also pledged to stop using high-fructose corn syrup, along with other preservatives and sweeteners.

From The Wall Street Journal