whisky

[hwis-kee, wis-]

noun

plural

whiskies 

1. whiskey (used especially for Scotch or Canadian whiskey).

whisky

/ ˈwɪskɪ /

noun

1. a spirit made by distilling fermented cereals, which is matured and often blended

Word History and Origins

Origin of whisky¹

C18: shortened from whiskybae, from Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha, literally: water of life; see _usquebaugh

Example Sentences

In the long list of Scottish specialties—from whisky to haggis to deep-fried Mars bars—none had proven harder to digest than the recurring failures of its national soccer team.

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Others turn to the black market, where a bottle of whisky can fetch several hundred dollars.

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He spent his days lounging and swimming, occasionally ringing a butler to bring him a whisky.

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The U.K. company behind Johnnie Walker whisky, Guinness beer and Baileys Irish Cream liqueur said Monday that Lewis would take over the position from interim CEO Nik Jhangiani on Jan. 1.

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After five heats, and some whisky tastings for the boisterous crowd, this year’s contest all came down to the six who made it through to the grand final.

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