Synonyms

malt liquor

American

noun

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

malt liquor British

noun

any alcoholic drink brewed from malt

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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

Mr. Hall said some on his staff suggested that no celebrity would want to be seen drinking a malt liquor in an interview.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2013

Ale is, of all other malt liquor, the most delicate, and will bear less tampering with.

From The American Practical Brewer and Tanner by Coppinger, Joseph

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