whiskey

/ˈwɪski/

nounwhis · key

Think: “WHIS-key starts with WHIS, like a whisper (WHIS-per) before the KEY part.”

Yes, it's whiskey. Remember the silent-looking start: it begins with “whis-” (WH + IS), not “wis-.”

Definition

  1. nounA strong alcoholic drink made from grain (such as barley, rye, or corn) that is fermented, distilled, and usually aged in wooden barrels.

Examples

  • He ordered a glass of whiskey after dinner.
  • The recipe calls for a splash of whiskey to flavor the sauce.
  • They toured the distillery to learn how whiskey is aged in oak barrels.

Synonyms

spiritsliquorhard liquordistilled spirit

Translations

ES whiskyPT uísqueFR whisky

Common misspellings

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