malted milk

noun

1. a soluble powder made of dehydrated milk and malted cereals.

2. a beverage made by dissolving this powder, usually in milk, often with ice cream and flavoring added.

malted milk

noun

1. a soluble powder made from dehydrated milk and malted cereals

2. a drink made from this powder

Word History and Origins

Origin of malted milk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90