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
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Arguably the biggest change is to Area Planning Commissions, a group of seven volunteer-led boards that hear cases from homeowners, developers and businesses and make rulings on liquor licenses, hillside developments and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
They’re taking too long, and your patrons are drinking water while you wait for a liquor license.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Most Canadian provinces have also stopped selling US liquor.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Canada’s top liquor brand looks on track for a reprieve because it’s bottled in the U.S. for American customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
She was not there, but in a corner sat Russell, the young man who had been campaigning around the village, begging the Eskimos to vote “No” on requests for liquor licenses by the local restaurants.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
The company on Tuesday kicked off a promotional campaign for Sarti Rosa, a relatively recent entry to its portfolio of liquors designed to be turned into spritzes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Old books, some obscure, exotic liquors, and bar menus from around the globe line a few shelves on the walls.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
Pepper-infused liquors have become hot ingredients in everything from martinis to mules.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 29, 2024
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
Cal led his brother across the street to Berges and Garrisiere, who imported fine wines and liquors.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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