vodka

American  

[vod-kuh] / ˈvɒd kə /

noun

1. an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.

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vodka British  

/ ˈvɒdkə /

noun

1. an alcoholic drink originating in Russia, made from grain, potatoes, etc, usually consisting only of rectified spirit and water

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Etymology

Origin of vodka

1795–1805; < Russian vódka, equivalent to vod ( á ) water + -ka noun suffix

Example Sentences

Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Smirnoff vodka, cut its sales outlook and slashed shareholder payouts Wednesday, as its new chief executive seeks to revive the struggling drinks group.

From Barron's

Last month, the company halted production of gin and vodka brands at its distillery in Elgin, Aberdeenshire, in order to "sharpen" the businesses focus.

From BBC

For decades, his main business strategy had been to slap his name on a product—from luxury condo buildings and golf courses to vodka and steak—and earn a royalty.

From The Wall Street Journal

On salsa nights, it’s the shoppy-shop, where my most recent indulgence was a jar of vodka sauce so good it almost felt luxurious to simply carry it home.

From Salon

The terrace of the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel, a sprawling 16-acre estate near the Santa Cruz mountains that serves crab rolls and $35 signature vodka martinis, is where the big Silicon Valley deal-making gets done.

From BBC