syrup

/ˈsɜːrəp/

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet viscous fluid, typically made from sugar or honey, used as an ingredient in cooking and as a sweetener for food and drinks.

“She added a spoonful of maple syrup to her pancakes.”

2. verb

to add syrup to (food or a drink) in order to make it sweeter.

“Can you syrup this coffee for me?”

Synonyms

  • honey
  • nectar
  • sugar

Antonyms

  • bitterness
  • sourness