vodka
/'vɔdkə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A clear, strong alcoholic spirit: Vodka is a distilled beverage composed primarily of water and ethanol, traditionally made by fermenting grains or potatoes. It is typically not aged in barrels, resulting in its colorless appearance.
- A liquor of Russian origin: Vodka is famously associated with Russia and Eastern Europe, where it has a long cultural and historical significance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She ordered a vodka with tonic water.
- Traditional Russian vodka is often served chilled and neat.
- The bar stocks vodka from several different countries.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier in compound nouns: When used attributively to describe a type of drink or ingredient.
- He prefers vodka martinis. (Here, 'vodka' modifies 'martinis' to specify the type.)
- The recipe calls for vodka sauce.
Variants and Related Words
- Vodkas (n): The plural form, referring to multiple types or servings of the spirit.
- The tasting featured vodkas from Poland, Sweden, and Russia.
Synonyms
- Spirit: A strong distilled alcoholic drink.
- Liquor: An alcoholic drink, especially one that is distilled rather than fermented.
Related Phrases
- Vodka shot: A small serving of vodka intended to be consumed all at once.
- They took a vodka shot to celebrate.
- Vodka neat: Vodka served without any ice or mixers.
- He drinks his vodka neat.
Noun
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unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
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