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

Beyond enjoying Vermont’s unique outdoorsy culture, visitors can take home local goodies such as maple syrup. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

For Sunday brunch, offerings consist of chicken and waffles drizzled with maple syrup, mini frittatas, and bottomless bloody marys and mimosas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Natural sugars like honey or maple syrup will spike your blood sugar. — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026

On the palate, drinkers can expect dark maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla wafers, and baked banana before a caramel and chocolate finish. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for maple syrup

• stirrup

Kids Definition

maple syrup

noun

: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling