advocaat

American  

[ad-voh-kaht] / ˌæd voʊˈkɑt /

noun

1. a Dutch liqueur made with brandy, sugar, and eggs.

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advocaat British  

/ -ˌkɑːt, ˈædvə-, ˈædvəʊˌkɑː /

noun

1. a liqueur having a raw egg base

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Etymology

Origin of advocaat

1930–35; < Dutch, short for advocatenborrel drink that lubricates the throat of a lawyer, equivalent to advocaat lawyer ( advocate ) + -en- connective + borrel drink, nip < ?

Example Sentences

“In principle, every game is difficult, but it’s exciting to play there in that way, on the highest level, and we will see what we will do,” Advocaat said.

From Los Angeles Times

Advocaat also played in Holland before embarking on a 44-year coaching career that included three stints with the Dutch national team and a World Cup appearance with South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are difficult to beat,” said Advocaat ,who at 78 is set to become the oldest coach in World Cup history.

From Los Angeles Times

Since January 2024, Dutchman Advocaat, 78, has been in charge of his eighth national side after three spells with the Netherlands, as well as coaching the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Belgium, Russia, Serbia and Iraq.

From BBC

Advocaat only became Curacao boss after a payment dispute between the players and the country's football association was resolved, and he immediately set his sights on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC