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malt

[mɔːlt]

malt Definition

  • 1cereal grains that have been dried in a kiln and used in brewing and distilling to make beer, whisky, or malt vinegar
  • 2a sweet, sticky liquid made from malted grains, used as a flavoring in food and drink

Using malt: Examples

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

  • Example

    The brewery uses malted barley to make its beer.

  • Example

    Malt extract is a common ingredient in baking.

  • Example

    The distillery produces single malt whisky.

malt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for malt

Phrases with malt

  • a type of vinegar made by malting and fermenting barley

    Example

    Fish and chips are traditionally served with malt vinegar.

  • a powdered mixture of malted barley, wheat flour, and evaporated whole milk, used to make a sweet drink

    Example

    He ordered a malted milkshake at the diner.

  • a type of beer with high alcohol content, typically made with malted barley and corn

    Example

    Some people prefer the taste of malt liquor over regular beer.

Origins of malt

from Old English 'mealt', meaning 'to grind to meal'

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Summary: malt in Brief

Malt [mɔːlt] refers to cereal grains that have been dried and used in brewing and distilling, or a sweet, sticky liquid made from malted grains. It is commonly used in beer, whisky, and malt vinegar production. Malt extends into phrases like 'malt vinegar' and 'malted milk,' and is also used to make malt liquor, a type of beer with high alcohol content.