syrup
noun/ˈsɪrəp/
Frequency rank: #5,647 most common English word
Meaning
a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored or used as a topping.
Example sentence
She poured syrup over her pancakes before sitting down to breakfast.
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