-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
Examples of corn syrup in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Look for and avoid ingredients like sugar, maltose, and corn syrup.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Many of them carry much more harmless cargo such as corn syrup.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 June 2024
The ice cream is high in milk fat at 16 percent, low in air and all natural, meaning free of corn syrup, carrageenan and other additives often found in ice cream.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2024
This show goes through gallons of corn syrup and red 40.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for corn syrup
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'corn syrup.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near corn syrup
Cite this Entry
“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
corn syrup
noun
: a syrup obtained from cornstarch and used in baked goods and candy
More from Merriam-Webster on corn syrup
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about corn syrup
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share