Synonyms for

Molasses

Verb / mʌˈlæsʌz / Another word for molasses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thick, dark brown syrup made from raw sugar during the refining process

Synonyms & similar words

syrup treacle honey nectar

Example sentences

  1. I poured molasses on my pancakes this morning.
  2. The cookies tasted great with a little molasses added in.
  3. The recipe called for a cup of molasses.
  4. Grandma used to make a molasses cake that was delicious.
  5. The farmers harvested the sugar cane to make molasses.

Quotes

  • 'What are you, a molasses-mouth?' - Jim Harrison
  • 'I'm afraid you're getting a little molasses in your veins.' - John Steinbeck
  • 'You're slower than molasses in January!' - Unknown

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