malt liquor
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of malt liquor
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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In the 1970s, actor Billy Dee Williams was the iconic face of Colt 45 malt liquor.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026
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 • Sep. 2, 2020
Unlike the colorful malt liquor drink, the new incarnation of The Best Show won’t be missing essential ingredients.
From Slate • Dec. 14, 2014
Both Mr. Michail and Mr. Hunter said their beverages came in 23.5-ounce cans because when they started out, that was the standard for malt liquor drinks.
From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2010
To put a churl upon a gentleman; to drink malt liquor immediately after having drunk wine.
From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis
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