Treacle

Pronunciation: /ˈtriːkəl/

Definitions of treacle

noun a thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses

Example Sentences

A1 I like to put treacle on my pancakes.

A2 The treacle was sticky and sweet, perfect for baking.

B1 The recipe called for a tablespoon of treacle to add depth of flavor.

B2 The treacle slowly dripped down the side of the cake, creating a beautiful design.

C1 The treacle was so thick and rich, it almost tasted like caramel.

C2 The treacle was imported from England and had a unique flavor profile.

Examples of treacle in a Sentence

formal The recipe called for a cup of treacle to add sweetness to the dessert.

informal I accidentally spilled treacle all over the kitchen counter while baking.

slang I love spreading treacle on my toast in the morning.

figurative His words were like treacle, sweet but sticky and hard to shake off.

Grammatical Forms of treacle

• past tense: treacled
• plural: treaclers
• comparative: more treacly
• superlative: most treacly
• present tense: treacles
• future tense: will treacle
• perfect tense: have treacled
• continuous tense: is treacling
• singular: treacle
• positive degree: treacle
• infinitive: to treacle
• gerund: treacling
• participle: treacled

Origin and Evolution of treacle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'treacle' originated from the Old French word 'triacle' which came from the Latin word 'theriaca' meaning antidote against venom.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a medicinal compound believed to have healing properties, 'treacle' evolved to also mean a syrup made from sugar or molasses. In modern usage, 'treacle' can refer to something overly sentimental or cloying.