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.

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Even Mr. Kuitenbrouwer is sometimes disarmingly perplexed by his reverence for all things related to maple syrup.

From The Wall Street Journal

Let me slide two identical batches of granola across the breakfast nook toward you—a cheeky little mix that smells like maple syrup, toasted almonds, and nutty puffed rice.

From Salon

He said Cracker Barrel’s quality has slipped, and that the chain ought to bring back old favorites and fix its maple syrup.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Not just maple syrup that was made locally,” Quintal was quick to point out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• molasses