malt
noun
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Definition of malt
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: grain (such as barley) softened by steeping in water, allowed to germinate, and used especially in brewing and distilling
2
: malt liquor
3
: malted milk
malt
verb
malted;
malting;
malts
Definition of malt (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from malt
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malty
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adjective
Examples of malt in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The drink is in the top 25 brands among malt beverages and beers, with sales speeding past all craft beer brands save for Blue Moon Belgian White, reported CBS affiliate WDJT-TV in July. — Danielle Garrand, CBS News, "There is a nationwide shortage of White Claw hard seltzer," 7 Sep. 2019 Customarily renowned for its dairy, malt beverages and cranberries, the state has been a leader in growing potatoes as well. — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin farmers — and diners — dig potatoes of all types and colors," 15 Aug. 2019 Co-founders Charlie Gottenkieny and Ryan Evans love the malts, flavors and yeast strains found in that country’s beers and have built their brewery around them. — The Know Staff, The Know, "12 under-the-radar breweries that you should be drinking at this summer," 3 July 2019 Ellen Bull’s costumes are ready for the malt shop or the dance in the gym. — nola.com, "Wittiness and romance make ‘Much Ado’ quite something at Tulane Shakespeare Fest," 19 June 2019 On the way back to Arlington, Tom and Tracy stopped at Health Camp in Waco, a local institution serving malts, shakes and burgers. — Gary Jacobson, Dallas News, "BBQ Posse journeys into heart of Texas to find perfect plate," 17 June 2019 Visit the village of Tomintoul, located on the famed Malt Whisky Trail, and warm up with a dram at one of the country’s best malt whisky shops. — National Geographic, "Scotland Private Expedition," 12 June 2019 Mini-Sotan IPA: American-style IPA features a new experimental hop and Cascade hops, along with a complex blend of British, American and German malts. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, "My 10 top picks from Minnesota State Fair’s new drink list," 21 Aug. 2019 British malts give this beer a nice, toasty backbone. — Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, "5 beers to enjoy in Vermont," 20 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Made in a style last popular in the 1800s, the blend of malted and unmalted barley with rye imported from the English countryside provides a mouthfeel that screams vanilla cream, rounded out by mellow notes of clove and spice. — Fortune, "5 Bottles That Will Put You at the Center of Irish Whiskey’s Renaissance," 13 July 2019 In principle, any grain can be malted: wheat, rye, corn, and rice. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Barley shortages from climate change could mean less beer worldwide," 15 Oct. 2018 Brewing relies on grains, typically malted barley, which are first soaked in hot water. — Larissa Zimberoff, New York Times, "From Brewery to Bakery: A Flour That Fights Waste," 25 June 2018 Rotating flavors include Mexican hot chocolate, butterscotch bourbon pecan, malted vanilla, and blood orange sorbet. — Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, "The best Chicago spots to pick up your last-minute Mother's Day gifts," 8 May 2017 His favorite flavor is chocolate malted krunch, studded with malt balls and chocolate bits. — Samantha Masunaga, latimes.com, "Thrifty ice cream — a portal to childhood — is being sold to Albertsons. What does that mean for its future?," 18 May 2018 Tom's brother-in-law in North Carolina has been malting for several years, and the Thatchers learned the trade. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "West Branch Malts celebrates opening, offers breweries an 'all-Ohio' option," 8 May 2018 Before Admiral, California breweries had only a couple of options for malt purveyors, all large-scale and industrial, malting their grains in enormous steel tanks. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, "The Rake is a temple to beer’s most important ingredient: malt," 1 May 2018 The grassy notes in the finish stem from the corn, rye, and malted barley grain recipe. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "A bourbon tasting game will amp up your Kentucky Derby party," 11 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'malt.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for malt
malt
noun
English Language Learners Definition of malt
: grain and especially barley that is soaked in water and used in making alcoholic drinks (such as beer and whiskey)
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malt
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Kids Definition of malt
1
: grain and especially barley soaked in water until it has sprouted
2
: malted milk
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Medical Definition of malt
(Entry 1 of 2)
: grain softened by steeping in water, allowed to germinate, and used especially in brewing and distilling
MALT
abbreviationMedical Definition of MALT (Entry 2 of 2)
mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
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