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 an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.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

Sazerac, which owns brands like Buffalo Trace bourbon and Svedka vodka, is privately held.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

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 • Feb. 8, 2026

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 • Jan. 1, 2026

Afterward she’d gone into Balducci’s to buy the pasta and readymade vodka sauce she would have at home with Nikhil.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri