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

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

Kids Definition

molasses

noun

mo·​las·​ses mə-ˈlas-əz 

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