whiskey

noun
UK: /ˈwɪski/
US: /ˈwɪski/

  1. A strong alcoholic drink made from grain, such as barley, corn, or rye.

    1. I had a glass of whiskey after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The connoisseur appreciated the complex aromas of the aged whiskey. [ ] [ ]

  2. A drink, or a serving, of whiskey.

    1. He ordered a whiskey at the bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. She prefers her whiskey with a splash of water to dilute the strong flavor. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bourbon liquor rye spirit scotch

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whiskey" in English means: A strong alcoholic drink made from grain, such as barley, corn, or rye., A drink, or a serving, of whiskey..

The phonetic transcription of "whiskey" is /ˈwɪski/ in British English and /ˈwɪski/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whiskey": bourbon, liquor, rye, spirit, scotch.

Example usage of "whiskey": "I had a glass of whiskey after dinner.". More examples on the page.