Bourbon: meaning, definitions and examples

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bourbon

 

[ หˆbษœห.bษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drink

a type of American whiskey, distilled from corn, malted barley, and rye.

Synonyms

spirit, whiskey

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a glass of bourbon on the rocks?
  • She ordered a bourbon and coke at the bar.
Context #2 | Noun

history

a member of a French royal family

Synonyms

aristocrat, royal

Examples of usage

  • The Bourbon dynasty ruled France for centuries.
  • The Bourbon family has a long history of power and influence.

Translations

Translations of the word "bourbon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคฌเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bourbon

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒœใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bourbon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„๋ฒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุฑุจูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bourbon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๆ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั€ะฑะพะฝ

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bourbon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bourbon

Etymology

The word 'bourbon' has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. It originally referred to the Bourbon dynasty of French monarchs, who ruled France from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The term later evolved to include the type of American whiskey made primarily from corn. Bourbon whiskey has become a popular spirit worldwide, known for its smooth taste and unique flavor profile.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,746, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.