syrup

noun
UK: /ˈsɪr.əp/
US: /ˈsɪr.əp/

  1. A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored.

    1. I poured syrup on my pancakes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cough syrup helped soothe my sore throat, providing temporary relief. [ ] [ ]

  2. A thick liquid with a high sugar content used to preserve fruit.

    1. She canned the peaches in syrup. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cherries preserved in syrup were a delightful addition to the ice cream sundae. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sauce molasses
syrup transitive-verb

  1. To cover or saturate something with syrup.

    1. Syrup the waffles before serving. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to syrup the cake for extra sweetness and moisture. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "syrup" in English means: A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored., A thick liquid with a high sugar content used to preserve fruit..

The phonetic transcription of "syrup" is /ˈsɪr.əp/ in British English and /ˈsɪr.əp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "syrup": sauce, molasses.

Example usage of "syrup": "I poured syrup on my pancakes.". More examples on the page.