Meaning & Definition of word "Liquor"
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Liquor
/ˈlɪkər/
noun:
- 1. A distilled alcoholic beverage.
- Example: He decided to celebrate his promotion with a bottle of fine liquor.
- 2. Any strong alcoholic drink.
- Example: She prefers wine but occasionally enjoys a shot of liquor at parties.
- 3. A liquid, particularly one used in cooking, as a sauce or seasoning.
- Example: The cake was soaked in a rich rum liquor before serving.
verb:
- 1. To treat or soak in liquor.
- Example: The chef liquored the fruit before adding it to the dessert.
Etymology
From Middle English 'licour', from Old French 'licur', from Latin 'liquorem', meaning 'fluid, liquid'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hard liquor:
Any strong distilled alcoholic drink.
liquor store:
A shop that sells alcoholic beverages.
make liquor:
To distill spirits from grains or fruits.
Related Words
alcohol:
A chemical substance produced by fermentation.
distillation:
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
brew:
To make beer or other alcoholic drinks by steeping and boiling.
Slang Meanings of liquor
Meaning: Hooch
Example Sentence: He brought some hooch for the party.
Meaning: Firewater
Example Sentence: They warned him to be careful with the firewater.