liquor — alcoholic drink, especially spirits distilled from grain, fruit, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: alcoholic drink, especially spirits distilled from grain, fruit, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪkər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather hides his secret liquor stash behind Shakespeare's complete works because he knows nobody will look there.
- The restaurant needs a liquor license before they can serve wine or cocktails.
- She accidentally bought cooking liquor instead of drinking liquor and wondered why the wine tasted so salty.
liquor
NOUN[/ˈlɪkər/]
alcoholic drink, especially spirits distilled from grain, fruit, etc.
alcoholic drink, especially spirits distilled from grain, fruit, etc.
The thicker the liquor, the quicker the sicker!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Liquor derives from Latin liquor, which originated from the verb liquere meaning 'to flow'. Originally, the word denoted any liquid substance, but over time it became specialized to refer specifically to alcoholic beverages.
Breakdown
liquere (to flow) + -or (noun suffix), creating a noun meaning 'that which flows' or 'a flowing substance'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather hides his secret liquor stash behind Shakespeare's complete works because he knows nobody will look there.”
“The restaurant needs a liquor license before they can serve wine or cocktails.”
“She accidentally bought cooking liquor instead of drinking liquor and wondered why the wine tasted so salty.”
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