molasses

noun

mo·​las·​ses mə-ˈla-səz 

1

: the thick dark to light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture

2

: a syrup made from boiling down sweet vegetable or fruit juice

citrus molasses

see also:

slow as molasses

Examples of molasses in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This new Pinhook bourbon is a truly pleasurable high-proof drinking experience, with rich notes of caramel, molasses, vanilla custard, and apple tart leading off on the palate. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2023

Deep aromas of molasses, cherries, sage, tarragon and allspice. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023

Add ketchup, bourbon, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. — Kristina Kurek, Country Living, 6 Jan. 2023

Sourced from Brazil and Sumatra, these beans offers notes of Mission Fig, molasses, and allspice. — Sam Peters, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

modification of Portuguese melaço, from Late Latin mellaceum grape juice, from Latin mell-, mel honey — more at mellifluous

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing molasses

• blackstrap molasses
• slow as molasses
• slower than molasses

Rhymes for molasses

• bypasses
• crevasses
• eyeglasses
• impasses
• morasses
• subclasses
• sunglasses
• surpasses
• trespasses
• asses
• basses
• brasses

Kids Definition

molasses

noun

mo·​las·​ses mə-ˈlas-əz 

: a thick brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture