liqueur

American  

[li-kur, -kyoor, lee-kœr] / lɪˈkɜr, -ˈkjʊər, liˈkœr /

noun

1. any of a class of alcoholic liquors, usually strong, sweet, and highly flavored, as Chartreuse or curaçao, generally served after dinner; cordial.

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liqueur British  

/ lɪˈkjʊə, likœr /

noun

1. 1. any of several highly flavoured sweetened spirits such as kirsch or cointreau, intended to be drunk after a meal

   2. ( as modifier )

      liqueur glass

2. a small hollow chocolate sweet containing liqueur

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Etymology

Origin of liqueur

From French, dating back to 1735–45; see origin at liquor

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

liqueur

The liqueur has a touch of sweetness that counters the tart grapefruit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

The deal, set to be announced Tuesday, will allow Jenner’s 818 to tap in to Sazerac’s established sales and distribution network, which markets its brands ranging from Svedka vodka to Goldschläger liqueur.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

Once described by comedian John Hodgeman as tasting of “pencil shavings and heartbreak,” Jeppson’s Malört is a polarizing wormwood and anise-flavored liqueur that’s kind of a secret handshake among Chicagoans.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2024

But had he instead swapped the Americano’s vermouth for still white wine, Count Negroni might have been credited with the Bicicletta, an easy cocktail of wine, red bitter liqueur and soda water.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2024

This was like the light in Chartreuse liqueur, like the green flash, and I kept wondering, How did I escape?

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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