-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Add 1 cup of maple syrup and 8 Tbsp. of sliced butter to a pan.
—
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
The craft brew features the same maple syrup that’s offered at the festival, sourced locally from Funks Grove, Illinois, according to the release.
—
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Judge for yourself if CAMPO’s blue corn Sonora white wheat pancakes with organic maple syrup and blackberry meringue are superior to those at IPCC.
—
Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
About 75% of the world’s maple syrup is made in Canada, and the U.S. was the world’s top importer of the stuff in 2023, buying about $280 million dollars worth, according to the World Bank.
—
Alana Semuels, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for maple syrup 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1792, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near maple syrup
Cite this Entry
“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
maple syrup
noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling
More from Merriam-Webster on maple syrup
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about maple syrup
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share