toddy

/'tɔdi/

Thân thiện

A man enjoys a steaming toddy by the fireplace.

Definition

Noun: 1. A hot alcoholic beverage: A drink made by mixing a liquor (such as rum, brandy, or whiskey) with hot water, sugar, and spices. 2. (Historical/Regional) Fermented palm sap: In some regions, especially South Asia, the term can refer to the fermented sap of various palm trees, which is an alcoholic drink in its own right.

Usage

The word "toddy" is a countable noun. It typically refers to a comforting, warm drink, often consumed in cold weather or when one is feeling unwell.

Examples

• General Use:
  • After walking in the snow, he warmed up with a hot toddy.
  • My grandmother's recipe for a toddy includes rum, lemon, honey, and cloves.
• Regional Use:
  • In Kerala, India, "toddy" is tapped from coconut palms.

Advanced Usage

• "Hot toddy": This is the most common and specific phrase. It explicitly describes the warm, mixed drink.
  • A hot toddy is a classic remedy for a sore throat.

Variants and Related Words

• Toddy palm (n): A type of palm tree (like the Caryota urens) from which sap for fermenting toddy is tapped.
• Toddy tapper (n): A person whose job is to collect sap from palm trees to make toddy.

Synonyms

• Grog: A general term for a drink of liquor mixed with water (and often lemon juice and sugar).
• Punch: A broader term for a mixed drink, which can be served hot or cold and often contains fruit juice.

Notes on Different Meanings

The primary meaning in general English is the hot mixed drink (#1). The meaning referring to fermented palm sap (#2) is specific to certain cultures and contexts. Without additional context, an English speaker will most likely understand the first meaning.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hot toddy