sirup

1 of 2

noun (1)

si·​rup

less common spelling of syrup

1
a
: a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often flavored or medicated
b
: the concentrated juice of a fruit or plant
2
: cloying sweetness or sentimentality

syrup

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noun (2)

syr·​up ˈsər-əp How to pronounce syrup (audio) ˈsir-əp How to pronounce syrup (audio)
ˈsə-rəp
variants or less commonly sirup
1
a
: a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often flavored or medicated
b
: the concentrated juice of a fruit or plant
2
: cloying sweetness or sentimentality
syrupy
ˈsər-ə-pē How to pronounce syrup (audio) ˈsir-ə- How to pronounce syrup (audio)
ˈsə-rə-
adjective

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Examples of sirup in a Sentence

Noun (2) ice cream and chocolate syrup She poured syrup all over her pancakes.
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But, almost unbelievably, three cartons of eggs piled under the table were not broken, and a glass jar of jam and another of sirup escaped untouched. — Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
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The top note is violet fig, which smells similar to caramel, vanilla, syrup, and berries all-in-one. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 Vegetables packed in syrups or heavy sauces are best skipped unless a recipe specifically calls for them. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sirup

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English sirup, from Anglo-French sirop, from Medieval Latin syrupus, from Arabic sharāb

First Known Use

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of sirup was in the 14th century

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“Sirup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sirup. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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sirup

variant of syrup

Medical Definition

sirup, sirupy

variant of syrup, syrupy

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