whiskey
nounUK /ˈwɪski/
US /ˈwɪski/
A strong drink made from grains like barley or corn.
His grandfather keeps a bottle of whiskey in the cupboard.
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2. A specific type of distilled spirit made in Scotland, often spelled whisky.
They served a smoky Scotch whisky after dinner.
3. An American corn-based spirit aged in charred oak barrels.
He ordered a glass of bourbon whiskey on the rocks.
4. A general term for any distilled alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash.
The distillery produces several kinds of whiskey.
5. Informal shorthand for a serving or glass of this drink.
She poured herself a small whiskey before bed.