Brandy: meaning, definitions and examples

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brandy

 

[ หˆbrรฆndi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

alcoholic beverage

Brandy is a type of distilled wine that is typically enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking. It is produced by fermenting grapes and then distilling the resulting wine to create a higher proof spirit. Brandy can be aged in wooden casks, which adds flavor and complexity to the drink.

Synonyms

alcohol, cognac, liquor, spirits

Examples of usage

  • She sipped a glass of brandy by the fireplace.
  • The sauce was enhanced with a splash of brandy.
  • He offered me a brandy after dinner.
  • They celebrated with brandy and cigars.

Translations

Translations of the word "brandy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brandy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคพเค‚เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brandy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ brendi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝัŒัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brandy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒณใƒ‡ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brandy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brandy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท brendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋žœ๋””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุงู†ุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brandy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brandy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝๅ…ฐๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brandy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brandy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั€ะตะฝะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brendi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brandy

Etymology

The word 'brandy' comes from the Dutch word 'brandewijn', which means 'burnt wine'. The term originated in the 17th century when Dutch merchants began to sell distilled wine. The process of distillation was a significant advancement as it concentrated the flavors and alcoholic content of the wine. Brandy was prized for its potency and unique flavor profiles. Throughout history, it has been associated with various cultures and has been produced in different regions of the world, each with their unique methods and grapes used. Over time, brandy became a popular choice for both casual consumption and high-end cocktails, solidifying its place in alcoholic beverages globally.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,188, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.