malt liquor

American  

noun

1. beer having a relatively high alcohol content, usually 5 to 8 percent.

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malt liquor British  

noun

1. any alcoholic drink brewed from malt

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Etymology

Origin of malt liquor

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

Officials said Sunday afternoon that cars involved also carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from previous shipments, as well as nonhazardous materials such as wheat, plastic pellets, malt liquors and lube oil.

From Washington Times

What he remembers being marketed in his part of town was Colt 45 malt liquor and bottles of the Canadian whiskey Crown Royal that came in soft purple fabric bags.

From Washington Post

In 1992, the Hornell Brewing Co. was ordered by the Senate to negotiate with the Oglala Sioux over its Crazy Horse malt liquor.

From Washington Times

Demand, however, is falling, and sales have flattened at all price levels as consumers turn to craft spirits and hard seltzers, the malt liquor of the 21st century.

From Washington Post

Spokane, for example, has outlawed the sale of certain types of malt liquor and harder drinks in the downtown core and East Central neighborhoods.

From Seattle Times