Malt

/mɔlt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Grain, usually barley, that has been soaked, germinated, and dried, used in the production of beer and other beverages.

The brewery sources its malt from local farms.

A food product made by grinding malted grains, often used in baking.

The recipe called for malt to enhance the flavor of the bread.

A sweet, syrupy liquid made from malted barley, often used in candy-making.

She drizzled malt over the ice cream for added sweetness.

verb

To soak grain in water to allow it to germinate and then dry it for brewing or distilling.

The process will malt the barley for a few days before it is dried.

To produce malt from grain.

They malt their own grains to ensure maximum freshness.

From Old English 'mealt', related to the process of grinding.

malt liquor

A type of beer with a high alcohol content, often sweet.

malt extract

A concentrated syrup made from malted grains, used in brewing and cooking.

barley

A cereal grain that is commonly malted.

brewing

The process of producing beer.

distilling

The action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling.

A strong beer or ale.

Let's grab a couple of malts at the pub tonight.

To refer to something as sweet or flavorful.

That candy is malt; it's so good!