syrup

//ˈsɪr.əp//
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Noun

syrupSingular
syrupsPlural
1

A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often used as a topping or flavoring for food and drinks.

She poured maple syrup over her pancakes.

2

A thick, sweet liquid made from the juice of fruits or plants, such as maple syrup or corn syrup.

I poured maple syrup on my pancakes.

3

A medicinal liquid preparation, typically sweet, used to administer drugs or soothe the throat.

The doctor prescribed a cough syrup for my sore throat.