malt extract
noun
a sweet, gummy substance derived from an infusion of malt.
Origin of malt extract
First recorded in 1830–40
Words nearby malt extract
malpractice,
malpresentation,
malraux,
malrotation,
malt,
malt extract,
malt liquor,
malt shop,
malt whisky,
malta,
malta fever
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 TrainBut 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