How to Use maple in a Sentence

maple

noun
  • The maple leaf is an emblem of Canada.
  • Outside, tall maple trees shed the last of their leaves.
    Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Lots of oaks and fewer maples bring a lot of burgundy to the eye.
    Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • There's even a faux maple tree that lights up for less than $15!
    Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 7 Nov. 2022
  • For a while, Tabet had lived on the west side of the city, which was filled with tall sycamores, poplars and maples.
    Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The nose is rich with maple and honey, as well as just a touch of oak.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The whiskey is finished with chunks of maple wood and bottled at 90 proof.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Look for notes of brown sugar, leather, caramel, and maple on the palate, with a healthy dose of tannins.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Gentle hills, pine and maple trees, old barns, stone walls.
    Cara Blue Adams, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The sink base wears a rich brown wood finish, as do the maple countertops.
    Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023
  • The names sugar and sap moon were used because this was the tip for tapping maple trees.
    Julia Musto, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The maple bacon doughnuts are topped with a lot of bacon, and the doughnut holes are A+.
    Haley Laurence | Hlaurence@al.com, al, 20 July 2023
  • Hundreds of acres of maple and cedar, the closest human half a mile away.
    Graham Underwood, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The drink boasts hints of maple wood and an aroma of caramel, along with a taste of bright orange bitters.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • Her grandma used to brag so much about all the maple around her home that she was buried in a maple coffin.
    Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 4 July 2023
  • To make: Draw a 3-inch-wide maple leaf shape on a piece of cardboard and cut out to create a stencil.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Leather is standard equipment, as is bird's-eye maple dash and door trim.
    Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 20 June 2023
  • The simple maple vinaigrette makes all the difference in this pork dish.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023
  • The first 25 families both days will receive a maple tree.
    Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023
  • First in are the cover supports, which are sticks from Ray’s maple tree and are driven into the bed among the plants.
    Susan Brownstein, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2023
  • The maple cream is the soup’s crowning glory, drawing out the pumpkin and spice flavors.
    Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Nov. 2022
  • It's designed to fit over your sink, and it's made of solid maple, which will be less harsh on your knife blades.
    Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The scent features top notes of hay, amber, and clove, as well as mid notes of birch wood, nutmeg, and maple bark.
    Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The new items include the pumpkin spice cheesecake swirl donut and a pumpkin spice maple pecan donut.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
  • So the maple trees are visible on almost every shot, starting with the first drive of the day.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Once there, visitors will learn about maple trees, how to tap them and how to collect sap.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2023
  • This design is made with walnut or maple wood, and oiled to protect the grain from food and liquids.
    Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The fireplace is designed with Austin stone and a large custom maple mantel.
    Dallas Builders Association, Dallas News, 13 July 2023
  • LaPlante says patrons enjoy the rich, sweet scent of the fireplaces that burn mixed maple and oak logs.
    Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Four servings of a maple bar at that number equals 2,168 calories.
    Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022

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