1. plural of malt; grains (especially barley) that have been soaked, allowed to germinate, and then dried for use in brewing or distilling
2. plural of malt; malted milk drinks or milkshakes
Usage: informal
3. plural of malt; malt whiskies

1. third person singular present of malt; converts grain into malt by soaking, germinating, and drying

Examples

• The brewery uses only the finest malts in their beer production.
• She ordered two chocolate malts from the ice cream shop.
• The distillery specializes in single malts from Scotland.
• The company malts barley for several local breweries.
• Different malts give the beer its distinctive flavor and color.
• The kids enjoyed their vanilla malts on the hot summer day.
• He collects rare malts from distilleries around the world.