ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Liqueur

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /lɪˈkjʊə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Liqueur is a noun meaning A flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

Meaning

A flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

More Meanings

  1. to flavor or treat (wine) with a liqueur
  2. to top up bottles of sparkling wine with a sugar solution

Example Sentences

Every champagne has to be liqueured after its disgorgement, to replace the inevitable loss.

Word Forms

Synonyms for liqueur

Depending on context, synonyms include cordial.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cordial, fortified, liquor, digestive, gut, strong.

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