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Definition syrup in American English

syrup noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈsɪrəp/
1

a sweet liquid made from sugar and water

Example

canned fruit in syrup

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1.1

a sweet thick yellow liquid made from sugar, used especially in cooking

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1.2

a sweet thick liquid made from sugar and other sweet substances, used as a sauce

Example

chocolate syrup

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Example

cough syrup

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Definition syrup in American English