B1nounnature
US/ˈmeɪ.pəl/
UK/ˈmeɪ.pəl/
a tree with wide, pointed leaves that turn red or gold in autumn
In context
In autumn, the maple trees in Korea turn bright red and orange.
The red maple leaf is on the national flag of Canada.
We had pancakes with butter and maple syrup for breakfast.
Words that go with maple
noun + noun
- maple syrupReal maple syrup is expensive because it takes a long time to make.
- maple leafShe bought a maple leaf keyring as a gift from Toronto.
- maple treeThere is an old maple tree in front of the hotel.
- maple woodThe guitar is made of maple wood, which is very hard.
adjective + noun
- red mapleThe red maple is popular in parks because of its autumn colors.