treacle

[ˈtriː.kəl]

treacle Definition

• 1. a thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses
• 2. a cloying sentimentality or flattery

Using treacle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "treacle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The recipe calls for treacle instead of honey.

• Example

  The treacle tart was delicious.

• Example

  He was speaking with such treacle that I almost fell asleep.

treacle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for treacle

• molasses
• syrup
• honey
• sweetener
• goo

Phrases with treacle

• golden syrup

  a light treacle syrup made during the refining of sugar

  Example

  The recipe calls for golden syrup, but you can use treacle as a substitute.

• black treacle

  a dark, viscous treacle made during the refining of sugar

  Example

  The gingerbread recipe calls for black treacle, which gives it a rich flavor.

• treacle pudding

  a traditional British dessert made with suet and treacle

  Example

  I'm making treacle pudding for dessert tonight.

Origins of treacle

from Middle English 'triacle', meaning 'antidote against venom', from Old French 'triacle', from Latin 'theriaca', from Greek 'thēriakē', meaning 'antidote for poisonous bites of wild animals'

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Summary: treacle in Brief

Treacle [ˈtriː.kəl] is a thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar, also known as molasses. It is used in cooking and baking, as well as a sweetener. 'Golden syrup' is a lighter version of treacle, while 'black treacle' is darker and more viscous. 'Treacle pudding' is a traditional British dessert made with suet and treacle. The term 'treacle' can also refer to cloying sentimentality or flattery, as in 'He was speaking with such treacle that I almost fell asleep.'