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 an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.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

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

“No one would think it’s strange if you served different types of vodka at a bar,” said Riese, “so why should it be any different for water?”

From The Wall Street Journal

MarketWatch: How and why did you decide to launch a vodka brand?

From MarketWatch

Established in 1993, the bar debuted a lychee syrup–flavored vodka martini, which, according to Decibel owner Bon Yagi, was already being served at the bar’s Tokyo location owned by his brother.

From Salon