Syrup: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe a thick, sweet liquid often poured over pancakes or desserts, or used in beverages to add flavor.

• She poured some maple syrup over her pancakes.
• The bartender added a splash of vanilla syrup to the drink.

A general term for a variety of sauces that are sweet in flavor, often used in cooking or as a topping for desserts.

• The dessert was served with a sweet sauce made from berries.
• He drizzled some sweet sauce over the ice cream.

Refers to the sweet liquid produced by flowers, often consumed by bees, or a sweet fruit juice. Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something very pleasant and delightful.

• The bees are attracted to the nectar of the flowers.
• She enjoyed a glass of peach nectar.

A natural sweet, sticky substance produced by bees. Often used as a spread on bread, a sweetener in tea, or as a natural remedy.

• He stirred a spoonful of honey into his tea.
• She put some honey on her toast.

Usually refers to a thick, sweet liquid used either as a remedy for cough or as a sweetener in food.

• He took a spoonful of cough syrup before bed.
• She poured maple syrup over her pancakes.

A term commonly used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts to refer to a liquid medication designed for treating specific health conditions.

• The doctor prescribed a medicine solution for the infection.
• He mixed the powdered drug into a medicine solution.

Often used to describe a magical or beneficial potion with supposed health benefits, typically found in fantasy contexts or in discussing traditional remedies.

• The wizard brewed an elixir to heal the wounded.
• She believed the herbal elixir would improve her vitality.

Refers to a liquid substance believed to restore or invigorate health and vitality, sometimes with a specific focus on energy or well-being.

• She drinks a herbal tonic every morning to boost her energy.
• The tonic was said to improve circulation and overall health.