malty

[ mawl-tee ]

adjective

, malt·i·er, malt·i·est.

1. of, like, or containing malt.

ˈmalty

/ ˈmɔːltɪ /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing malt

Derived Forms

• ˈmaltiness, noun

Other Words From

• malti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of malty¹

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

Example Sentences

Different fungi created different aromas—fruity, herbal, tropical, malty, musty, and metallic.

From Popular-Science

To avoid a bitter bird, try a less hoppy, more malty beer, such as a brown ale or sweet stout.

From The Daily Beast

The school that plumps for malty Rabbits and the other that goes for milky ones are equally emphatic in their choice.

From Project Gutenberg

I have a little kitty named Malty, and an old cat named Tabby.

From Project Gutenberg