Syrup

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪrəp/

Definitions of syrup

noun a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often used as a topping for pancakes or waffles

Example Sentences

A1 I like to put syrup on my pancakes.

A2 The maple syrup was delicious on the waffles.

B1 The waiter brought a bottle of syrup to the table for the pancakes.

B2 The homemade syrup was a special treat at the breakfast buffet.

C1 The chef's signature dish included a drizzle of syrup for added sweetness.

C2 The artisanal syrup made from local ingredients was a hit with the food critics.

Examples of syrup in a Sentence

formal The chef drizzled maple syrup over the pancakes.

informal I love pouring syrup on my waffles.

slang Let's grab some pancakes with extra syrup on top.

figurative His words were like syrup, sweet and comforting.

Grammatical Forms of syrup

• plural: syrups
• comparative: sweeter
• superlative: sweetest
• present tense: syrups
• future tense: will syrup
• perfect tense: has syruped
• continuous tense: is syrupsing
• singular: syrup
• positive degree: sweet
• infinitive: to syrup
• gerund: syruping
• participle: syruped

Origin and Evolution of syrup

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'syrup' originated from the Arabic word 'sharab', which means 'beverage' or 'drink'. It was later adopted into Latin as 'syrupus' and then into Old French as 'sirop'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a medicinal drink, the term 'syrup' evolved to encompass sweetened liquids used in cooking and beverages.