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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
Recent Examples on the Web
This isn’t your average Dry January drink that attempts to mimic booze; WhistlePig’s concoction starts with 100% Rye Non-Whiskey, then adds barrel-aged maple syrup, adaptogenic Cordyceps and Schisandra Berry, and a touch of aphrodisiac Damiana.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Before a time when coconut sugar or stevia were easy to find at conventional stores and markets, alternative options were almost exclusively syrups like corn syrup, molasses, maple syrup, and sorghum syrup.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Under his watch, Canada has made tax-and-spend fiscal policy a national tradition on par with maple syrup.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
For instance, 5 tablespoons of honey contain 82 grams of sugar, while 5 tablespoons of maple syrup contain 60.5 grams.67
Their sugar compositions also differ.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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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 30 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
maple syrup
noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling
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