liquor
Americannoun
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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
Other Word Forms
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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Beshear moderated the conversation among the state leaders at the Los Angeles-area home of liquor heiress Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and her husband, former Chicago Fire soccer club owner Andrew Hauptman.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The southern island province became a duty-free magnet, packed with luxury storefronts, giant malls and travelers loading up on cosmetics, handbags and liquor instead of flying to Seoul, Tokyo or Paris.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai reported a drop in annual profit and revenue for the first time ever, hurt by subdued consumption in China and as the company prioritized price stability over growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Raised by Wolves in San Diego sits behind a liquor store, accessible via a rotating seating area.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The gray BMW is parked in the intersection near the liquor store.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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