malted milk

noun

1
: a soluble powder prepared from dried milk and malted cereals
2
: a beverage made by dissolving malted milk in milk and usually adding ice cream and flavoring

called also malted

Examples of malted milk in a Sentence

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The creamery produces 26 core flavors, including classic chocolate, seaside caramel, blue moon, malted milk ball, bananas foster, and more, as well as a rotating selection of seasonal flavors and limited-time offerings. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 June 2024 Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine chocolate-hazelnut spread, butter, and malted milk powder. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023 Here Genevieve Yam writes about Horlicks, the malted milk powder that can do it all. Genevieve Yam, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2023 It's topped with chocolate malt frosting and sprinkled with pieces of malted milk balls. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of malted milk was in 1887

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“Malted milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malted%20milk. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

malted milk

noun
1
: a soluble powder prepared from dried milk and malted cereals
2
: a beverage made by dissolving malted milk in a liquid (as milk)
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