corn syrup

noun

1. syrup prepared from corn.

corn syrup

noun

1. syrup prepared from maize

Word History and Origins

Origin of corn syrup¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

These sugar-laden confections are mostly made of high fructose corn syrup, saturated fat and additives.

From Salon

Unlike their processed counterparts, UPFs are high in high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, synthetic preservatives, artificial flavors, emulsifiers and other additives not found in raw, whole foods.

From Salon

These foods don’t resemble their raw ingredients and are typically high in high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, synthetic preservatives, artificial flavors, emulsifiers and other additives not found in raw, whole foods.

From Salon

“I am also just happy that fewer children are drinking high fructose corn syrup Coca-Cola,” he added.

From Seattle Times

High fructose corn syrup, also used in processed foods, is a mixture of the monosaccharides glucose and fructose.

From Salon