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Syrup - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Syrup is a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water or extracted from plants. It is commonly used as a topping for foods like pancakes or in beverages.

syrup

/ˈsɪrəp/ /ˈsɪrəp/

Definition:

A thick, sweet liquid made from sugar and water, often flavored or used in cooking and medicine.

Synonyms:

molasses, treacle, nectar

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

powder, solid

Common Collocations:

maple syrup, cough syrup, chocolate syrup, pancake syrup, simple syrup

Derivatives:

syrupy, syruped

Usage Tips:

Use "syrup" to describe viscous sweet liquids; avoid confusing it with thinner liquids like juice or water.

Common Phrases:

pour syrup on pancakes, cough syrup, as sweet as syrup

Etymology:

From Old French "sirop," derived from Arabic "sharāb," meaning a drink or beverage.

Examples:

  • 1. She drizzled maple syrup over her pancakes.
  • 2. The doctor prescribed cough syrup for my sore throat.
  • 3. This dessert is too sweet—it’s like eating pure syrup!
  • 4. He stirred simple syrup into his iced tea for extra sweetness.

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