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maple syrup
noun
: syrup made by concentrating the sap of maple trees and especially the sugar maple
Examples of maple syrup in a Sentence
pancakes served with butter and maple syrup
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They’re led by Martindale’s Ruth Landry, a woman who is fighting to keep her Quebec maple syrup farm afloat while caring for a sick husband.
—Amber Dowling, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of maple syrup.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
As much as 80% of the world’s maple syrup comes from the region, according to the Federation, which manages the world’s only strategic maple syrup reserve.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Amazon Prime Video’s comedy series The Sticky centers around an unexpected plot: a multi-million dollar heist to steal millions worth of maple syrup.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1792, in the meaning defined above
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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
maple syrup
noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling
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