syrup

Or sir·up

[sur-uhp, sir-]

noun

1. any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent.

2. any of various preparations consisting of fruit juices, water, etc., boiled with sugar.

   raspberry syrup.

3. Pharmacology.,  a concentrated sugar solution that contains medication or flavoring.

4. simple syrup.

verb (used with object)

1. to bring to the form or consistency of syrup.

2. to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup.

syrup

/ ˈsɪrəp /

noun

1. a solution of sugar dissolved in water and often flavoured with fruit juice: used for sweetening fruit, etc

2. any of various thick sweet liquids prepared for cooking or table use from molasses, sugars, etc

3. a liquid medicine containing a sugar solution for flavouring or preservation

4. informal,  cloying sentimentality

5. slang,  a wig

verb

1. to bring to the consistency of syrup

2. to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup

Other Word Forms

• syruplike adjective
• syrup-like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of syrup¹

1350–1400; < Medieval Latin syrupus < Arabic sharāb a drink; replacing Middle English sirop < Middle French < Medieval Latin, as above

Word History and Origins

Origin of syrup¹

C15: from Medieval Latin syrupus, from Arabic sharāb a drink, from shariba to drink: sense 4 from rhyming slang syrup of fig

Example Sentences

Many lychee martinis are now made with real lychee — the nut, the syrup, clarified juice or even house-fermented fruit.

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He even shared some of his family’s maple syrup to use on Amtrak’s french toast at breakfast.

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Now, he will cut out the maple syrup and brown sugar he added to sweet potatoes.

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Set out a few small luxuries—cream or oat milk, maple syrup, cinnamon—and let people build their perfect cup.A simple, old-fashioned coffee-and-dessert bar feels charming, cozy and complete.

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The admiral reached over and took her hand, and his voice turned sweet and gooey as pancake syrup.

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Related Words

• maple syrup 
• molasses