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

Example Sentences

Milk punches aid in keeping up the strength; malted milk and eggs beaten in milk are nutritious and easily digested.

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Hannah brought me in a cup of hot milk, with a Valentine's malted milk tablet dissolved in it.

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It consists of a fluid diet made up of milk, malted milk, or buttermilk.

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Milk, buttermilk, malted milk, and milk soups constitute the chief items in the diet.

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Page 92—erroneous 'or' removed from second malted milk recipe (original called for either milk and water or salt).

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