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vodka

noun

Simple meaning

A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.

Pronunciation

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vahdkuh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈvɑdkə

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Definition

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noun

  1. A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.

  2. A serving of the above beverage.

  3. US standards of identity

    Neutral spirits distilled (or treated after distillation) so as to have no distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color.

  4. Alternative letter-case form of vodka ("Russian").

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • vodka martininounCompound term

    Martini made with vodka rather than gin.

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