molasses

noun
UK: /məˈlæsɪz/
US: /məˈlæsɪz/

  1. A thick, dark syrup produced during the refining of sugar.

    1. I added molasses to the gingerbread cookies for a richer flavor.
    2. The old recipe calls for a cup of molasses to give the cake a moist texture and deep color.

  2. A dark, heavy syrup that is a byproduct of sugar production and is used in cooking and baking.

    1. She poured molasses over her pancakes instead of maple syrup this morning.
    2. Grandma's secret ingredient for her baked beans is a spoonful of molasses to add sweetness.

Synonyms

treacle syrup

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "molasses" in English means: A thick, dark syrup produced during the refining of sugar., A dark, heavy syrup that is a byproduct of sugar production and is used in cooking and baking..

The phonetic transcription of "molasses" is /məˈlæsɪz/ in British English and /məˈlæsɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "molasses": treacle, syrup.

Example usage of "molasses": "I added molasses to the gingerbread cookies for a richer flavor.". More examples on the page.