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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.

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

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He grew potatoes, kept bees, made maple syrup and taught school three months each year.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Honeyed roasted squash spooned over thick yogurt with a drizzle of maple syrup.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

In Canada, however, it’s as much a part of the culture as poutine and maple syrup.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

He spears a forkful of waffle drenched in maple syrup.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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