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Malta
MOL-tuh
Malta (name) means a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. Example: “They spent their honeymoon on Malta.”
name
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A small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily.
"They spent their honeymoon on Malta."
noun
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A sweet, non-alcoholic malt-based soft drink popular in Latin America and the Caribbean.
"I toasted him with my glass of malta."
— Marion E. Currier, Linked (2016)
"He grabbed a cold malta from the corner shop."
How to use Malta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the Mediterranean island nation; in some Latin American countries, also a fizzy malt drink.
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Etymology
Via Italian and Maltese from Arabic, ultimately from Latin Melita and Ancient Greek Melítē.
Synonyms
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maltese islands
Rhymes for Malta
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What does “Malta” mean?
The word “Malta” means a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. In plain terms, usually the Mediterranean island nation; in some Latin American countries, also a fizzy malt drink.
How do you pronounce “Malta”?
“Malta” is pronounced MOL-tuh (/ˈmɑl.tə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Malta” in a sentence?
Here is “Malta” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon on Malta.”
What part of speech is “Malta”?
Depending on how it is used, “Malta” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Malta” come from?
The word “Malta” comes from Ancient Greek. Via Italian and Maltese from Arabic, ultimately from Latin Melita and Ancient Greek Melítē.
Is “Malta” a common word?
“Malta” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Malta” have?
“Malta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily.
Where is Malta located?
Malta is a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, located south of Sicily. Its location has made it historically significant as a crossroads between Europe and North Africa.
What is Malta the drink made from?
Malta is a sweet, non-alcoholic soft drink made from malted barley, popular in Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite sharing its name with the island country, the drink is a completely separate use of the word.
Is Malta a country or a city?
Malta is a country, not a city, consisting of a small group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital city is Valletta, but 'Malta' itself refers to the nation as a whole.
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