Phrase guide

malt liquor

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

beer, especially that having a higher than normal alcohol content.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

Any beverage brewed from malt, including ale, beer and porter, typically having lower alcohol content than modern brews.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 3

a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: malt

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lager, lager beer

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