: 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
Backed by $1 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stockton University is in its fourth year of producing syrup from the 300 acres (120 hectares) of maples surrounding it.
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Wayne Parry, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
The sweet treat featured maple cream cheese and almond filling, with maple buttercream frosting and a maple syrup drip along the edges.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
More:Tribal students in Franklin learn how to tap maple trees like their ancestors
This type of research is new, Hayden said, and could potentially unlock unique ways to improve crop and soil health.
—Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Combining luxury materials with marble, tan leather, and maple creates a luxurious but calming space for onboard work commitments.
—Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
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
Wayne Parry, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
The sweet treat featured maple cream cheese and almond filling, with maple buttercream frosting and a maple syrup drip along the edges.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
More:Tribal students in Franklin learn how to tap maple trees like their ancestors
This type of research is new, Hayden said, and could potentially unlock unique ways to improve crop and soil health.
—Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Combining luxury materials with marble, tan leather, and maple creates a luxurious but calming space for onboard work commitments.
—Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
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
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“Maple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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maple
noun
ma·ple
ˈmā-pəl 
: 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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