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syrup (noun)

A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often used as a topping for food, a base for drinks, or a vehicle for medicine. It is characterized by its high viscosity and sweet taste.

💬 Example

"I like to pour plenty of maple syrup over my pancakes on Sunday mornings."

💡 Memory Tip

SYRUP: Sweet Yummy Recipes Use Pancakes. This helps you remember it's sweet and used on pancakes.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Spelling it 'syrop'. → syrup

Saying 'a syrup' for a single serving. → some syrup / a serving of syrup

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