What does MALTS mean?

Parts of Speech

Malts is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, malts refers to germinated cereal grains that have been dried in a process known as malting. As a verb, malts means to convert cereal grains into malt.

Pronunciations

US: /mɔlts/

UK: /mɒlts/

Origin and Usage

The word malts originated from the Old English word "mealt," which means "to grind." It was first used in the 15th century to describe the process of germinating and drying cereal grains. Malts are commonly used in the production of beer, whiskey, and other alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms

As a noun, malts can be synonymous with malted barley, malted wheat, and malted rye. As a verb, malts can be synonymous with malt, brew, and ferment.

Related Words

males, smalt, malty, smolt, malic

Example Sentences

• As a noun: He ordered a milkshake with extra malts.
• As a verb: The brewery malts their own barley for their beer.