liquor
Americannoun
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liquors
plural
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a distilled or spirituous beverage, as brandy or whiskey, as distinguished from a fermented beverage, as wine or beer.
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any liquid substance, as broth from cooked meats or vegetables.
- Synonyms:
- juice
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Pharmacology. solution.
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a solution of a substance, especially a concentrated one used in the industrial arts.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
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any alcoholic drink, esp spirits, or such drinks collectively
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any liquid substance, esp that in which food has been cooked
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pharmacol a solution of a pure substance in water
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brewing warm water added to malt to form wort
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drunk; intoxicated
verb
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Etymology
Origin of liquor
1175–1225; < Latin: a liquid, originally liquidity ( liqu ( ēre ) to be liquid + -or -or 1 ); replacing Middle English lic ( o ) ur < Old French ( French liqueur ) < Latin liquōrem, accusative of liquor
Example Sentences
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The heirs to one of America’s biggest liquor fortunes are in the middle of an intense family drama.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Canada's regional leaders said previously that the United States was particularly irritated by one retaliatory measure: the removal of US alcohol and wine from liquor stores.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The two sides have been at an impasse on several issues, including US tariffs on autos and many Canadian provinces banning American liquor sales.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Canadian goods that could face new 50% duties include milk, cream and whey, as well as hockey equipment, liquor and wood products like particle board.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
I ran into the avenue where in the light of a flaming liquor store I saw three old women scurrying toward me with raised skirts loaded with canned goods.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Pepper-infused liquors have become hot ingredients in everything from martinis to mules.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 29, 2024
Of course, different bitters pair well with different liquors and flavors.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2023
Another of her reviews, based on blind tastings by several Times staff members, favored private-label liquors over popular brand names of scotch, bourbon, rye, vodka and gin.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
Tequila, the king of Mexican liquors, is taking off in Europe.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2023
Do the animal liquors in the nerves not suffer agitation?
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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