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
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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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Not so long ago, it was tough to find Jeppson’s Malört in bars or liquor stores outside of Chicago and its suburbs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Velazco’s claim is impossible to verify, though he believes he is single-handedly reviving the practice of making palm liquor out of tuba in Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
US-based liquor producers have all taken a financial hit since the trade war between the two countries heated up.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
White liquor is a highly corrosive chemical used in the paper-making process.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The gray BMW is parked in the intersection near the liquor store.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
Consider these showstopping splurges and memorable —but more budget-conscious choices — as gifts this holiday season, especially for the entertainers who have everything and the traveler who enjoys trying liquors from around the world.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
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
Tequila, the king of Mexican liquors, is taking off in Europe.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 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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