syrup
word
/ˈsɝəp/
SUR-uhp
/sˈɪɹʌp/
SI-ruhp
Definition
A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often used on foods like pancakes or as medicine.
Usage & Nuances
'Syrup' can refer to food toppings (like maple syrup) or medicinal liquids (cough syrup). In food, common collocations are 'pancake syrup', 'chocolate syrup', 'simple syrup'. 'Syrup' alone usually means something edible, unless context is medicine.
Spanish: jarabe - siropePortuguese (BR): xarope - caldaPortuguese (PT): xarope - caldaChinese (Simplified): 糖浆Chinese (Traditional): 糖漿Hindi: सिरपArabic: شراب (مادة سائلة كثيفة وحلوة)Bengali: সিরাপRussian: сиропJapanese: シロップVietnamese: xi-rôKorean: 시럽Turkish: şurupUrdu: شربتIndonesian: sirup
Example Sentences
I like syrup on my pancakes.
basic
She poured chocolate syrup on the ice cream.
basic
The doctor gave him cough syrup.
basic
Could you pass me the maple syrup?
natural
This homemade syrup is so much better than the store-bought kind.
natural
Add a little syrup if your drink isn’t sweet enough.
natural