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/ˈvɒd.kə/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A clear, distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain or potatoes, typically containing 40% alcohol by volume.
She ordered a vodka tonic at the bar.
Used as a base in cocktails and mixed drinks.
The bartender mixed a cosmopolitan with vodka, cranberry juice, and lime.
A popular spirit in many Eastern European countries.
Vodka is often served chilled with appetizers in Russian cuisine.
Etymology
The word 'vodka' is derived from the Slavic word 'voda' meaning 'water'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shot of vodka
A small serving of vodka, typically consumed quickly in one gulp.
vodka martini
A cocktail made with vodka and dry vermouth, typically served with an olive.
vodka tonics
A mixed drink made by combining vodka with tonic water.
Related Words
cocktail
A mixed drink containing one or more spirits.
distillation
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
mixer
A non-alcoholic beverage combined with alcohol to create a drink.
Slang Meanings
firewater
He brought some firewater for the camping trip.
liquid courage
She had a few shots of liquid courage before going on stage.