brandy

American  

[bran-dee] / ˈbræn di /

noun

plural

brandies

1. a spirit distilled from wine or from the fermented juice of grapes or of apples, peaches, plums, etc.

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verb (used with object)

brandied, brandying

1. to mix, flavor, or preserve with brandy.

brandy British  

/ ˈbrændɪ /

noun

1. an alcoholic drink consisting of spirit distilled from grape wine

2. a distillation of wines made from other fruits

   plum brandy

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Etymology

Origin of brandy

1615–25; short for brandywine < Dutch brandewijn burnt (i.e., distilled) wine

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Example Sentences

“Now, Mother, I haven’t troubled Constance with any of that nonsense. There’s nothing to tell, really. Itchy rash. Coughing fits. A stiff brandy and a headache lozenge, and I’m good as new.”

From Literature

In the business of the worst moment, there may be unanimity, just as soon as the effects of the smelling salts and the large brandies kick in.

From BBC

The barkeep pours small glasses of Fundador brandy as a nod to our project, the fuel that fed peak drama at Milano and Suizo.

From Salon

Wisconsin, land of cheese curds and brats and brandy Old Fashioneds.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 40% of French brandy is exported to the US.

From BBC

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• whiskey