malty

American  

[mawl-tee] / ˈmɔl ti /

adjective

maltier, maltiest

1. of, like, or containing malt.

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malty British  

/ ˈmɔːltɪ /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing malt

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Other Word Forms

• maltiness noun

Etymology

Origin of malty

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

Example Sentences

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 • Jan. 2, 2024

There’s also a malty hot fudge or sticky toffee sauce, plus ice cream sandwiches and ice cream cake slices.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023

At first I enjoyed its chew and malty, mellow tang just plain, with butter and salt, next to a pile of salad.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2022

While your final product won't have the same richness and malty, roasty flavor that molasses brings, it'll work functionally.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2021

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

From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton