maple

noun

ma·​ple ˈmā-pəl How to pronounce maple (audio)
: any of a genus (Acer of the family Aceraceae, the maple family) of chiefly deciduous trees or shrubs with opposite leaves and a fruit of two united samaras
also : the hard light-colored close-grained wood of a maple used especially for flooring and furniture

Examples of maple in a Sentence

The maple leaf is an emblem of Canada. a table made of maple
Recent Examples on the Web Gomez had grown up in a small farming village in Ontario, Canada, where his family would tap maple trees every spring for syrup. Steven Levy, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024 The amenities continue out to the landscaped grounds, where Zen-like courtyards are bolstered by bonsai and maple trees, a seating area is warmed by a fire-pit, and a curving infinity-edge swimming pool with a Baja shelf and spa is flanked by a sundeck—all overlooking those picturesque vistas. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024 And while the bun (the classic version, plus varieties like blueberry licorice and caramel maple pecan) is a star, all of Brauð’s baked goods are alone worthy of a trip to Iceland. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2024 One lesson suggested that children go outside and collect maple leaves, which are nowhere to be found in Nairobi. Emma Green, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 Sweet Dreams Maple Farm, Corfu Where: Sweet Dreams Maple Farm, Corfu, Buffalo Time and duration of totality: 3:18 p.m. EDT, 3 minutes 45 seconds More Information and tickets (free) This 45-acre maple farm will host demonstrations, tastings and tours of the sugar house. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Marks said there are young maple trees that have been planted on the property of the Indian Community School. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024 Read on below: How to make the most of your limited kitchen counter space These plush maple oatmeal muffins check all the right boxes How cooking with your partner can strengthen your relationship Want more recipes and tips? Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024 Chai tea hefeweizen, orange mint IPA, peach fig pale ale and smoked maple bacon black ale among them. Colin Campbell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English mapul-; akin to Old Norse mǫpurr maple

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maple was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Maple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

maple

noun
ma·​ple ˈmā-pəl How to pronounce maple (audio)
: any of a group of trees having deeply notched opposite leaves, dry fruits with two wings, and hard light-colored wood and including some from which maple syrup and maple sugar are obtained
also : the wood of a maple

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