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Whisky

/ˈwɪski/

An alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented grain and usually aged in oak barrels.

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📖 Definitions of "Whisky"

noun

1
An alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented grain and usually aged in oak barrels.
2
A drink of this liquor.
3
A light gig or carriage.

🔄 Synonyms of "Whisky"

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Word	Definition
whiskeynoun	(Ireland, US, England) A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Whisky"

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Word	Definition
whiskeynoun	(Ireland, US, England) A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
hoochnoun	(Canada, US, informal) An alcoholic beverage, especially an inferior or illicit one and especially liquor such as whisky.
bourbonnoun	A whiskey distilled from a mixture of grains in which at least 51% is corn, aged in charred, new oak barrels. Made in the United States.
maltnoun	Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.
liquornoun	(chiefly US, Canada, Australia) Strong (high-ABV) alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation.
ryenoun	A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder.
bottlenoun	A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.
drinknoun	A beverage.
rocknoun	A formation of minerals, specifically:
jacknoun	A coarse medieval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.
scotchnoun	A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
stuffnoun	(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
cuttynoun	(Northern Ireland, Ulster) A girl or young woman.
shotnoun	The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
galorenoun	(archaic) An abundance; plenty.
labelnoun	A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.
single-malt	—
spiritnoun	The soul of a person or other creature.
tipplenoun	(countable and uncountable, slang) Any alcoholic drink.
dramnoun	(by extension) Any similarly minute quantity, (now particularly) a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.