Meaning & Definition of word "Vodka"
Vodka
/ˈvɒd.kə/
noun:
- 1. A clear, distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain or potatoes, typically containing 40% alcohol by volume.
- Example: She ordered a vodka tonic at the bar.
- 2. Used as a base in cocktails and mixed drinks.
- Example: The bartender mixed a cosmopolitan with vodka, cranberry juice, and lime.
- 3. A popular spirit in many Eastern European countries.
- Example: 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 of vodka
Meaning: firewater
● Example Sentence: He brought some firewater for the camping trip.
Meaning: liquid courage
● Example Sentence: She had a few shots of liquid courage before going on stage.