syrup
/ˈsɪ.ɹəp/noun
A thick, very sweet liquid poured over or mixed into food to flavor it.
Example sentence
- “He drizzled syrup over his stack of pancakes.”
Almost always modified: maple syrup, cough syrup, golden syrup. Uncountable in normal use.
Related words
chocolateA sweet food produced from roasted and ground cocoa beans.jamA thick, sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar until it sets.candySweet treats made mainly from sugar or sweeteners, often given flavors like fruit, chocolate, or nuts.honeyA thick, sweet, golden liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers.puddingA soft cooked dessert or savoury dish, often made by steaming, boiling, or from a batter.oatmealA hot breakfast dish made by cooking crushed or rolled oats in water or milk.