stone-fence
Definition
- Noun (American English, slang):
- A mixed drink consisting of whiskey (especially rye or bourbon) combined with hard apple cider.
Usage Examples
- (A whiskey and hard cider cocktail.)
- (A classic American mixed drink.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical context: The stone-fence was a popular drink in colonial and 19th-century America, often associated with rural taverns and farmers. It is sometimes considered a precursor to modern cider-based cocktails.
- In the old days, a stone-fence was a simple but potent refreshment for laborers. (A historical alcoholic beverage.)
Variants and Related Words
- No common variants or compound words directly derived from "stone-fence" exist. The term is a fixed compound noun.
Synonyms
- Cider whiskey: a general term for a drink made with whiskey and apple cider.
- Whiskey cider: another descriptive name for the same mixture.
Related Idioms
- No idioms are directly associated with "stone-fence." The term is purely a beverage name.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are derived from "stone-fence."