What does MALTY mean?

Parts of Speech

Malty is an adjective.

Definitions

Malty means having a flavor or aroma of malt, which is a germinated cereal grain that has been dried and used in brewing and distilling.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈmɔlti/

UK: /ˈmɒlti/

Origin and Usage

The word malty comes from the noun malt, which is an Old English word that originally meant "to grind." The use of malt in brewing dates back to ancient times, and malted barley is still a key ingredient in many types of beer and whiskey. The adjective malty is commonly used to describe the taste or aroma of beers that have been brewed with a significant amount of malted barley.

Synonyms

Malt-like, cereal, grainy

Related Words

Maltol, malts, malic, malik, malmy

Example Sentences

• The beer had a rich, malty flavor that was balanced by a hoppy bitterness.
• The aroma of the whiskey was dominated by the malty scent of the malted barley.
• The bread had a slightly malty taste that complemented the sweetness of the honey.