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/rʌm/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A distilled alcoholic drink made from sugarcane or molasses, usually containing a higher alcohol content.
He ordered a rum and coke at the bar.
A spirit typically aged in wooden casks, which can vary in flavor and color.
The dark rum had a rich, smooth flavor that was perfect for sipping.
A term used to describe a quality of taste or an experience, often associated with a certain mood.
The party had a distinctly rum feel to it, lively and carefree.
Etymology
Origin unknown; possibly from the Latin 'saccharum' (sugar).
Common Phrases and Expressions
rum business
strange or suspicious activity
take the rum out
to remove the fun or excitement from something
Related Words
distillation
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
molasses
A thick syrup produced during the refining of sugar.
Slang Meanings
A light-hearted way of describing something questionable.
That rumor he spread was just a bit rum.
Used to express disapproval or surprise.
Well, that’s a rum thing to do!