treacle
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for treacle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (chiefly British) A thick, dark syrup made in sugar refining; molasses.
Synonyms
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How to use treacle
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Etymology
From Middle English triacle, ultimately from Greek thēriakē, "antidote" — treacle was once sold as a cure-all before the word narrowed to mean the syrup.
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What does “treacle” mean?
The word “treacle” means (chiefly British) A thick, dark syrup made in sugar refining; molasses. In plain terms, treacle is a sticky, dark syrup — or, figuratively, anything overly sweet and sentimental.
How do you pronounce “treacle”?
“Treacle” is pronounced TREE-kuhl (/ˈtɹiː.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “treacle” in a sentence?
Here is “treacle” used in a sentence: “The pudding was drenched in treacle.”
What part of speech is “treacle”?
“Treacle” is a noun.
Where does the word “treacle” come from?
The word “treacle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English triacle, ultimately from Greek thēriakē, "antidote" — treacle was once sold as a cure-all before the word narrowed to mean the syrup.
How many meanings does “treacle” have?
“Treacle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (chiefly British) A thick, dark syrup made in sugar refining; molasses.