maple syrup
Americannoun
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a syrup produced by partially boiling down the sap of the sugar maple or of any of several other maple trees.
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a commercial variety of such syrup, often mixed with cane sugar or some other sweetening agent.
noun
Etymology
Origin of maple syrup
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Usually, I whisk whatever sweetener I have on hand directly into the custard: honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, sometimes a combination.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
He grew potatoes, kept bees, made maple syrup and taught school three months each year.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
I always get the Andante, a cold brew with maple syrup, salted sweet cream foam, cacao powder and pink salt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The Canadian will also be taking maple syrup and maple cookies on his lunar voyage.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Ophie’s stomach growled at the smell of cinnamon and maple syrup that wafted off the oatmeal as she lifted the tray.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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