hard liquor en · NOUN
Etymology
Clarification of the intended sense of liquor, which originally had a wider sense of application to many liquids and remains polysemous regarding distilled alcoholic drinks versus nondistilled ones (such as beer and wine).
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Synonym of liquor (strict sense): a beverage that has been distilled to give it a high alcohol content (high proof, high ABV).
Various hard liquors have become cultural touchstones, as bourbon in Kentucky, vodka in Russia, and baijiu in China.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hard liquors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
beer · malt liquor · wine cooler · ale · wine · soft drink
Hypernyms
adult beverage · liquor · drink · booze · beverage
Relateds
Synonyms
aqua vitae · spirits · water of life · strong drink · liquor · booze · hard drink