What does whiskey mean?
Whiskey means (Ireland, US, England) A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley)..
Whiskey
/ˈwɪski/ · noun
Meaning
(Ireland, US, England) A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley)..
Definitions by Sense
- (Ireland, US, England) A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
- (Ireland, US, England) A drink of whiskey.
- (international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Whiskey from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
- (historical) A light gig or carriage drawn by one horse.
Example Sentences
The exceſſive drinking of ſpirituous liquours, eſpecially whiſkey, is now become ſo common, that more people are killed by them, than by ſmall-pox, fevers, broken limbs, accidents, and all other diſtempers put together. And we are credibly informed, that in one dram ſhop only in this town, there are 120 gallons of that accurſed ſpirit, whiſkey, ſold.
Ye Ladies of Lapland who beesoms bestride, Or, pair’d in Witch Whiskeys, aslant the Moon slide;
Synonyms for whiskey
Antonyms for whiskey
Related Words
Word Forms
- whiskeys
- whiskies
- whisky
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for whiskey?
Common synonyms include usquebaugh, scamper juice, tim-whiskey, whisky.
What is the opposite of whiskey?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use whiskey in a sentence?
The exceſſive drinking of ſpirituous liquours, eſpecially whiſkey, is now become ſo common, that more people are killed by them, than by ſmall-pox, fevers, broken limbs, accidents, and all other diſtempers put together. And we are credibly informed, that in one dram ſhop only in this town, there are 120 gallons of that accurſed ſpirit, whiſkey, ſold.
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