malted milk

American  

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.

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malted milk British  

noun

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

2. a drink made from this powder

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Etymology

Origin of malted milk

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The palate includes almond nougat, crème brûlée, black tea, white flower petals and malted milk balls.

From Seattle Times

“He launches this bar and starts advertising a chocolate malted milk in a candy bar. He’s making that connection with consumers.”

From Seattle Times

“Because ‘duodecimalthon’ sounds a lot like ‘Dewey decimal system’ if you say it real fast with a mouthful of malted milk balls, don’t you agree?”

From Literature

Rick tops it with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkles the top with crushed malted milk balls.

From Salon

"I had a producer bring me to his office, where he had malted milk balls in a little milk-carton-type container under his arm with the spout open," she claimed in her memoir.

From Fox News