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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
Maple Ube: Made with real maple syrup and natural ube extract.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
Natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or dates are preferable over artificial sweeteners, but moderation is key.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Given the state’s top-tier dairy and maple syrup industries, the delicacy couldn’t make more sense.
—Jacqueline Dole, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
There are also notes of spiced nuts, caramel, tannin, pepper, and a strong dose of maple syrup.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 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 21 Sep. 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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