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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Once your waffle is crisp, top with a tablespoon of natural peanut butter (4 grams of protein) and maple syrup to sweeten.15 10. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 Black Sesame, Berry, Coconut and Chocolate are the primary flavors along with a line of protein granolas, granola bars, candied nuts, and to-go packs, all sweetened with unrefined sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 What better way to get to know each other than trying to pair maple syrup with king oyster mushroom as well and as rapidly as possible? Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 Horne began producing maple syrup from the trees in his family’s backyard in 2016. Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maple syrup

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maple syrup was in 1792

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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 9 Apr. 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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