corn syrup
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of corn syrup
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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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
And it is one of very few to still use real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
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 ● Jan. 13, 2026
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 ● Dec. 2, 2025
High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is by far the biggest food output of the country’s wet mills.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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