malty

[mawl-tee]

adjective

maltier, maltiest 

1. of, like, or containing malt.

ˈmalty

/ ˈmɔːltɪ /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing malt

Other Word Forms

• maltiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of malty¹

First recorded in 1810–20; malt + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“It includes the golden tips of the tea leaves in the blend, so you get more floral notes and more malty and citrus notes. It’s still a nice, robust and full-bodied black tea, but it does have these elements that bring a little more brightness to it.”

From Salon

I’ve heard carob described as tasting like “nutty cardboard,” but if you’re evaluating it on its own merits without comparing it to chocolate, it can have a pleasant, malty and nutty flavor.

From Seattle Times

East Coast transplants swear the bagels at Rachel’s boast New York City cred, with their crackling, thin crust and big, malty chew.

From Seattle Times

Look for a stout, Schwarzbier, a cream ale and other malty brews, along with some nonalcoholic or NA drink options.

From Seattle Times

The balsamic vinegar may also seem like an odd ingredient, but it’s a great stand-in for malty, subtly sweet Chinese black vinegar that’s made from rice.

From Washington Times