malt extract


noun

a sweet, gummy substance derived from an infusion of malt.

Origin of malt extract

First recorded in 1830–40

Example sentences from the Web for malt extract

  • He emptied the dregs of the malt-extract bottle into his glass and holding it to the light examined it critically.

    Tutt and Mr. Tutt |Arthur Train
  • "That's no crime," smiled the senior partner, reaching for the malt-extract bottle.

    By Advice of Counsel |Arthur Train
  • But you could put what I know about bigamy in that malt-extract bottle.

    By Advice of Counsel |Arthur Train

British Dictionary definitions for malt extract

malt extract

noun

a sticky substance obtained from an infusion of malt