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 an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.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

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.

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The group passed around glasses of vodka and raised a toast.

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Nur, who the court was told had consumed three bottles of vodka and 10 beers on the day of the killing, had been in contact with a charity that helps migrants.

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“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?”

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He’s a priest who swirls his vodka and tonic with his finger.

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