Word: Liquor

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪkər/

Definitions

• Noun: An alcoholic beverage, especially one that is distilled rather than fermented, such as whiskey, gin, or vodka. For example: “He sipped on a glass of fine Scotch liquor.”
• Noun (archaic): A liquid substance, often medicinal or herbal, prepared by steeping or soaking something in water. For example: “The old apothecary brewed a special liquor to soothe the patient’s sore throat.”

Phrases

• “Hard liquor”: refers to distilled spirits with a high alcohol content, as opposed to beer or wine.
• “Serve liquor”: means to provide or dispense alcoholic drinks, typically in a bar or at a social event.
• “Under the influence of liquor”: describes a person who is drunk due to consuming alcohol.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “At the bar, he ordered his usual—a neat pour of bourbon liquor.”
• Noun (archaic): “The herbalist prescribed a daily dose of her homemade liquor to strengthen the immune system.”

Synonyms

• Spirits
• Booze
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Drinks
• Intoxicants
• Potables
• Alcohol
• Hooch
• Juice (informal)