Whisky: meaning, definitions and examples

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whisky

 

[ หˆwษชski ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drink

Whisky is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. It is typically aged in wooden casks, which gives it its distinctive flavor. Whisky is enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as part of a cocktail.

Synonyms

bourbon, scotch, whiskey.

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a glass of whisky after dinner?
  • She ordered a whisky sour at the bar.
  • The distillery produces high-quality whisky.
  • I prefer Scotch whisky over bourbon.
  • Whisky is often associated with Scottish culture.

Translations

Translations of the word "whisky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uรญsque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคนเคฟเคธเฅเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Whisky

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wiski

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ัะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ whisky

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚คใ‚นใ‚ญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท whisky

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ whisky

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viski

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์Šคํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูŠุณูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whisky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ whisky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅจๅฃซๅฟŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viskรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ viski

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ whisky

Etymology

The word 'whisky' is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'uisge beatha', meaning 'water of life'. It has a long history, with early records of whisky production dating back to the 15th century in Scotland. Whisky has since become a popular spirit worldwide, with different regions producing their own unique variations.

See also: whisk, whisker, whiskers, whiskey, whisking.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,280, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.