corn syrup

American  

noun

1. syrup prepared from corn.

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corn syrup British  

noun

1. syrup prepared from maize

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Etymology

Origin of corn syrup

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

Tyson Foods has said it would nix the dyes from its branded products, and last month also pledged to stop using high-fructose corn syrup, along with other preservatives and sweeteners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week, the former president claimed on Truth Social that Coca-Cola had agreed to swap high-fructose corn syrup for real cane sugar in its classic American cola.

From Salon

Coca-Cola products sold in the U.S. have been sweetened with high fructose corn syrup since the 1980s.

From Salon

In addition to eliminating certified synthetic colors, Sam’s Club plans to remove aspartame, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose polyester and more additives as part of its “Made Without” initiative.

From Salon

"There's a different kind of sweetness involved," said Hayes, a longtime fan of cane sugar Coke, which is marketed in the US as Mexican Coke and differs from the corn syrup version typically sold there.

From BBC