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corn syrup

American  

noun

  • corn syrups
    plural
  1. syrup prepared from corn.


corn syrup British  

noun

  1. syrup prepared from maize

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of corn syrup

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05


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Fructose consumption is particularly relevant in the United States, where high fructose corn syrup can account for approximately 8% to 20% of daily calorie intake in some individuals.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

Nestle and Sutherland suggest that we don’t have to throw out the corn flakes with the corn syrup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Watkins said Sam’s Club had removed dozens of ingredients, like artificial colors and high-fructose corn syrup, from Member’s Mark products in response to younger-member demand.

From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026

Its house label’s products are formulated without artificial flavors and sweeteners, synthetic colors, or high-fructose corn syrup.

From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2026

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

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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