malted milk
Americannoun
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a soluble powder made of dehydrated milk and malted cereals.
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a beverage made by dissolving this powder, usually in milk, often with ice cream and flavoring added.
noun
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a soluble powder made from dehydrated milk and malted cereals
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a drink made from this powder
Etymology
Origin of malted milk
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“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 ● Oct. 9, 2023
"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 ● Mar. 21, 2022
For more flavorful, creamier hot chocolate, use malted milk powder.
From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2022
They look like overgrown malted milk balls, but they have many benefits over using soil.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
On the front counter there are two oversized jars full of gumballs, jawbreakers, and malted milk balls.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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