malt
Malt (noun) means Grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout before being dried, used in brewing beer and whisky. Example: “The brewery imports malt from local farms.”
How to use malt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSprouted, dried grain used to make beer and whisky, or a milkshake made with malted milk powder.
Word forms
malted past tense, malts plural, malts singular
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Etymology
From Old English mealt, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "soft" or "melting" — related to the word "melt."
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What does “malt” mean?
The word “malt” means grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout before being dried, used in brewing beer and whisky. In plain terms, sprouted, dried grain used to make beer and whisky, or a milkshake made with malted milk powder.
How do you pronounce “malt”?
“Malt” is pronounced molt (/mɔlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “malt” in a sentence?
Here is “malt” used in a sentence: “The brewery imports malt from local farms.”
What part of speech is “malt”?
Depending on how it is used, “malt” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “malt” come from?
The word “malt” comes from Old English. From Old English mealt, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "soft" or "melting" — related to the word "melt.".
Is “malt” a common word?
“Malt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “malt” have?
“Malt” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout before being dried, used in brewing beer and whisky.