vodka

/'vɔdkə/

Thân thiện

A bartender pours vodka into a cocktail shaker.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia