corn syrup
Americannoun
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corn syrups
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of corn syrup
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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In some people, high fructose corn syrup accounts for ~8-20% of daily calorie intake.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 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
In addition, many store-bought condiments, soft drinks and other food products are made with high-fructose corn syrup and will also cost more.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026
And it is one of very few to still use real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
At Cassie’s house we’d eat waffles with thin syrup that came from maple trees, not the fake corn syrup stuff, and we’d read the funny pages...
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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