syrup

/ˈsɪrəp/
noun
  1. A thick, sweet liquid made by boiling sugar with water or fruit juice, used to flavor food or drinks.
    • She poured maple syrup over her pancakes.
    • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of corn syrup.
    • He added a splash of chocolate syrup to his milk.
  2. A thick liquid medicine, often sweetened to make it easier to take.
    • He measured out a dose of the cherry-flavored syrup.
    • The doctor prescribed a cough syrup for her cold.
    • The pharmacist recommended a syrup to soothe the sore throat.
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