A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often used as a topping or ingredient in cooking and baking. noun
She poured maple syrup over her pancakes.
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of corn syrup.
A medicinal liquid preparation, often containing sugar, flavoring, and active ingredients, used to treat coughs and other ailments. noun
The doctor prescribed a cough syrup to help with his sore throat.
She took a spoonful of syrup to relieve her cough.
A metaphorical term used to describe speech or writing that is excessively sweet or sentimental. noun
His love letters were filled with syrupy declarations.
The movie was criticized for its syrupy dialogue.