Molasses – A thick, dark-brown liquid that is produced during the process of making sugar

(Pronounced muh-las-iz)

To remember the definition of the word molasses, use the following mnemonic:

A mole with glasses (molasses) loved having the dark-brown liquid poured from the sugar cane.

Note: To make molasses, sugar cane is harvested, crushed and mashed. Molasses is the concentrated juice after boiling.

Examples of molasses in a sentence

His grandmother sent him a box of molasses cookies.

The horse didn't want to eat his food, adding a tablespoon of molasses should help.

Sugar, honey and molasses can help cure a sore throat.