whiskey

Noun

Meaning

Same as Whisky, a liquor.

Alt. of Whisky

An intoxicating liquor distilled from grain, potatoes, etc., especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In the United States, whisky is generally distilled from maize, rye, or wheat, but in Scotland and Ireland it is often made from malted barley.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

marc scotch corn cognac rye brandy bourbon hooch distiller schnapps mescal alcohol drink liquor malt
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Antonyms

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Hypernyms

liquor booze John Barleycorn hard liquor hard drink

Hyponyms

irish scotch corn rye bourbon Scotch whisky

Phrases with the word

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Examples

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it. Robert E. Lee

Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake. W. C. Fields

Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke

What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for. Irish Proverb

Whiskey when you're sick makes you well; whiskey makes you sick when you're well. Irish Proverb

Whiskey on beer, never fear. Beer on whiskey, mighty risky. English Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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