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Definition of malted

malted

/ˈmɔːl.tɪd/
malt · ed
Plural:malteds
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Adjective:malted
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1

North American A sweet, thick beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and malted milk powder.

Example

"After the movie, we sat at the diner counter and shared a large chocolate malted."

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• Rhymes for malted

• Nearby Words

malpighia
malt
malta
malted
maltese
maltese cross
malus

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'mealt' (grain steeped in water and germinated), combined with the suffix '-ed'. Its popular use as a noun for a beverage originated in the late 19th century United States following the invention of malted milk powder.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malted
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