: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
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: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
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communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
Example Sentences
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Noun
The whiskey is finished with chunks of maple wood and bottled at 90 proof. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022 Weddings have been fun, Erisman said, but the space should help connect visitors to the whiskey. Maggie Menderski, courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The pair sell the whiskey at three locations: Sportsman’s Wine & Liquors, Irving Wine and Spirits, and Cleveland Park Fine Wines & Spirits. Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 Adds port wine casks to the whiskey and sherry, more complex, adds caramel and a spicy note to the tropical fruit, nut and vanilla. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 There are also 20 wine by the glass offerings, along with a wide selection of sake, whiskey and tea. Liz Thach, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 That happens because usually they're aged in whiskey and bourbon barrels. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 5 Aug. 2022 In the three decades since then, this collection has attained cult status, with beer and whiskey fans eagerly awaiting the announcement to find out what’s in store for that year. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2022 In that video, he is seen drinking whiskey and later, begins to show signs of intoxication. Paul Murphy And Aileen Graef, CNN, 13 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Irish uisce beatha & Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha, literally, water of life