malt liquor

noun

Definition of malt liquornext
as in home brew

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Recent Examples of malt liquor And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply. — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 Lance Jimenez, a Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator, said the explosive was made from a 40-ounce Olde English 800 malt liquor bottle and a silky designer handkerchief. — Michael R. Sisak, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025 The items were later tested for DNA, Jimenez said, but only the malt liquor bottle yielded results. — Bethany Brown, People.com, 29 May 2025 She was nominated for multiple James Beard Awards and won one for an article on the legacy of the 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor. — Charlotte Druckman, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for malt liquor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malt liquor
  1. home brew
  2. beer
  3. brew
  4. ale
  5. wine
  6. cocktail
  7. mum
  8. mixed drink
Noun
  • On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Consumers are switching to cheaper home brews, alternative drinks or giving up coffee entirely, though some miss the social ritual.
    — Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of home brew
Noun
  • Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of beer
Noun
  • These unique metro Atlanta cafes argue that a great coffee shop can be about more than just a great brew.
    — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • The shepherd observed as Underwood boiled and stirred and filtered his brew.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of brew
Noun
  • Because water was frequently unsafe and tea was politically boycotted, everyday favorites included rum punch, hard cider, and ale.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Food offerings can include turkey legs, giant pickles, ale and mocktails.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
Definition of ale
Noun
  • France is known more for its wine culture, but French beer brewing actually has a rich history.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Amid the post-pandemic mania for luxury collectibles, Sotheby’s wine and spirits department achieved a record $132 million in sales in 2021.
    — George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • After a little explanation, the cocktail names usually click, building the anticipation.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of cocktail
Noun
  • As for who’s returning in season 2, Reilly and Hauser are keeping mum.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • The audiobook will feature eight stories narrated by Australian actress Miranda Tapsell (Sapphires), who voices Dougie’s mum in the uber popular kids franchise.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of mum
Noun
  • Illinois lawmakers passed legislation during the pandemic that allowed restaurants and bars to sell cocktails and mixed drinks for pickup or delivery as businesses were closed to in-person customers.
    — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Along with the Pride Month cocktails, Tipsy Putt offers a menu of local beers, mixed drinks, and bar eats like tacos and wings.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of mixed drink

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“Malt liquor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malt%20liquor. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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