maple syrup

noun

1. a syrup produced by partially boiling down the sap of the sugar maple or of any of several other maple trees.
2. a commercial variety of such syrup, often mixed with cane sugar or some other sweetening agent.

maple syrup

noun

1. a very sweet syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

Word History and Origins

Origin of maple syrup¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Being a French Canadian born in Montreal and raised on maple syrup, this writer can confirm Martindale and company utterly nailed “The Sticky.”

From Los Angeles Times

Never before has French toast with bacon and maple syrup tasted so good.

From BBC

It’s enhanced with maple syrup, vanilla and stevia, along with sea moss, organic coconut cream and an organic strawberry glaze.

From Salon

If you choose the bacon-free option, use both sugar and maple syrup.

From Salon

His Southern accent is thick as maple syrup.

From Literature

Related Words

• molasses