molasses
noun/məˈlæsɪz/
Frequency rank: #13,062 most common English word
Meaning
A thick, dark syrup produced during the refining of sugarcane or sugar beets.
Example sentence
The recipe calls for molasses to give the gingerbread cookies their deep, rich flavor.
Synonyms & related words
- syrup
- treacle
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