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Definition of syrup

syrup

/ˈsɪr.əp/
syr · up
Plural:syrups
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Adjective:syrupy
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• noun

1

A thick, sticky, and sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often flavored or derived from the sap of trees, and used as a food topping or ingredient.

Example

"She generously poured warm maple syrup over her freshly made stack of pancakes."

2

A thick, sweet liquid containing medication, designed to disguise the taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients and make them easier to swallow.

Example

"The pediatrician prescribed a cherry-flavored cough syrup to help soothe the child's irritated throat."

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syracuse
syria
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syzygium
szczecin

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'sirop', via Medieval Latin 'siropus', ultimately derived from the Arabic word 'šarāb' meaning 'a drink' or 'beverage'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Syrup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/syrup
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