Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of alcoholic drink: A "highball" is a mixed drink typically made by combining a spirit (such as whiskey, gin, or vodka) with a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic, carbonated mixer (like soda water, ginger ale, or cola) and served over ice in a tall, cylindrical glass.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He ordered a whiskey highball at the bar.
  • A classic gin and tonic is a form of highball.

Advanced Usage

• As a category: The term "highball" can refer to the general category of drinks made with a spirit and a carbonated mixer in a tall glass, distinguishing them from cocktails served "neat" (without ice) or in short glasses.
  • Highballs are popular for their refreshing and simple nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Highball glass (n): The tall, straight-sided glass traditionally used for serving highball drinks.
  • The bartender poured the drink into a chilled highball glass.

Synonyms

• Tall drink: A general term for any beverage served in a tall glass.
• Mixed drink: A broader term for any cocktail combining alcohol with other ingredients.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: As a noun primarily referring to a drink, "highball" does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The verb form "to highball" is a separate, informal term meaning to travel or move at high speed, but it is not the primary definition of the target word.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms directly based on the drink "highball." The idiom "to highball it" exists but uses the verb form meaning to go fast, which is a different lexical item.)

Noun

1. a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass