malt
malt Lexical Profile
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• noun
Grain, typically barley, that has been steeped in water, allowed to germinate, and then dried, primarily used in brewing and distilling.
"The brewer carefully selected a heavily roasted malt to give the stout its dark color and coffee-like flavor."
A fermented or distilled beverage made from malted grain, such as malt whiskey or malt liquor.
"He poured a fine single malt into his glass to celebrate his retirement."
North American A sweet, thick beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and malted milk powder.
"We stopped at the classic diner and shared a chocolate malt with two straws."
• verb
To convert grain into malt by a process of steeping, germinating, and drying.
"The ancient facility still malts its own barley using traditional floor-malting techniques."
To mix, treat, or flavor a food or beverage with malt or malt extract.
"The baker malted the dough to give the bread a slightly sweeter, richer taste and better crust color."
• Rhymes for malt
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'mealt', of Germanic origin. It is related to the verb 'melt', referencing the historical process of softening the grain by steeping it in water.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.