Definition

A thick, sweet syrup that is made during the process of refining sugar, and can vary in color from light to dark brown.

Example

She added molasses to the cookies to make them extra sweet and chewy.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with molasses?

Yeah, I used it in a cookie recipe once, and it was delicious!

I heard it adds a nice depth of flavor to baked goods.

Absolutely, it gives them a rich sweetness that's hard to beat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Molasses originates from the Spanish word 'melaza', which means a thick syrup or treacle. The term is derived from the Latin 'mel', meaning honey, reflecting its sweet nature. The word 'molasses' refers to the thick, sweet syrup produced during the sugar refining process.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word 'melaza' which means a thick syrup, and remember that molasses is a sweet syrup made from sugar.

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