Molasses Meaning in English
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Definition
A thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar during the process of refining sugarcane or sugar beets. It's often used in baking, cooking, and sometimes as a sweetener.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in the US and Caribbean cooking, especially in gingerbread, baked beans, and barbecue sauces. British English sometimes uses 'treacle' for a similar but not identical product. 'Slow as molasses' means something is very slow. Not all 'molasses' are the same—there are light, dark, and blackstrap types.
Example Sentences
She poured molasses on her pancakes.
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The recipe calls for a cup of molasses.
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Cookies made with molasses have a rich flavor.
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When it's cold outside, molasses gets even thicker and harder to pour.
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I tried making gingerbread with blackstrap molasses for a deeper taste.
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Traffic downtown moves as slow as molasses during rush hour.
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