liquor

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liquor

The chef uses the liquor from the pot to make a sauce.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An alcoholic beverage produced by distillation: A strong alcoholic drink made by distilling fermented grains, fruits, or other substances. This is the most common meaning.
    • A liquid in which food has been cooked: The broth or liquid resulting from boiling or stewing food, especially meat or vegetables.
    • A liquid substance used or obtained in an industrial process: Any liquid solution, emulsion, or suspension produced or used in manufacturing or chemical processes.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Alcoholic Beverage):
    • He bought a bottle of liquor from the store.
    • The law prohibits the sale of liquor to minors.
  • Noun (Cooking Liquid):
    • She used the liquor from the pot roast to make a delicious gravy.
    • Strain the vegetables and save the cooking liquor for soup.
  • Noun (Industrial Liquid):
    • The factory must treat its chemical liquors before releasing them.
    • Waste liquor from the paper mill is a significant environmental concern.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in liquor": To be drunk or intoxicated.
    • He was clearly in liquor and couldn't walk straight.
  • "To be the worse for liquor": To be visibly affected by having drunk too much alcohol.
    • After the party, he was the worse for liquor and took a taxi home.
Variants and Related Words
  • Liqueur (n): A sweet, flavored alcoholic spirit, often served after a meal. (Note: This is a distinct word, though related).
    • She enjoyed a glass of chocolate liqueur.
  • Liquorice (n): A plant root used for flavoring; also spelled "licorice". (Note: This is a different word with a different meaning).
Synonyms
  • Spirits: Strong distilled alcoholic drinks (e.g., whiskey, vodka, gin).
  • Booze (informal): Alcoholic drink.
  • Broth: The liquid from cooking meat or vegetables (for the cooking sense).
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
  • Liquor up (informal): To drink alcohol, especially heavily.
    • They liquored up before heading to the concert.
Related Idioms
  • "Hard liquor": Refers to strong distilled alcoholic beverages, as opposed to beer or wine.
    • The bar specializes in cocktails made with hard liquor.
liquor

The chef uses the liquor from the pot to make a sauce.

Noun
  1. the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked
  2. a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process
    • waste liquors
  3. an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

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