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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“I try to just be very clean with what I eat, what I put on my skin,” she says, holding a drink that contains high-fructose corn syrup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The enriched flour, high-fructose corn syrup, and tallow that help make up the American classic give each small sponge cake about 65 days to be consumed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 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
And it is one of very few to still use real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
By 1984, Coca-Cola and Pepsi had switched over entirely from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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