Malt (noun)

1. A substance made from barley or other grains that have been sprouted and dried.
2. A key ingredient in beer and other fermented drinks.
3. A substance made from sprouted cereal grains that have been ground and dried, used in brewing and distilling.

Origin:

The word "malt" comes from the old english word "mealt" which refers to a substance made from barley or other grains that have been sprouted and dried. it was first used in the early 13th century to describe a key ingredient in beer and other fermented drinks.

Examples:

1. The malt in the beer gave it a rich, sweet flavor.
2. He used malt extract to make his homemade beer.
3. The malt whiskey was aged for several years in oak barrels.
4. The malt vinegar was made from barley malt and had a strong, tangy taste.
5. The malt loaf was made from malted barley flour, it was a dense, sweet bread.