vodka

[vod-kuh]

noun

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 an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.

vodka

/ ˈvɒdkə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka¹

C19: from Russian, diminutive of voda water; related to Sanskrit udan water, Greek hudōr

Example Sentences

He’s maniacal in his attempt to rule over every place on the planet that speaks Russian or, more accurately, drinks Russian vodka.

From Salon

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

Both girls did not say anything about the alleged assaults immediately after they happened as they had been drinking "a fair amount of vodka", Ms Whitby said.

From BBC

The day before, the group had been staying at a hostel where free whisky and vodka shots were offered to guests.

From BBC

He hooks you up, the whole thing in and out in 25 minutes, and you feel like you did not drink a bottle of vodka the night before.

From Los Angeles Times