vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

Examples of vodka in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These all-star products — ranging from a bottled vodka sauce from a New York City hot spot (hey, Carbone!) to a curry that takes just minutes to prepare — are all worth spreading, dipping or simmering. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 In previous years, rubbish has featured a rural flare — including dead goats, dead chickens and tractor tires — as well as satellite dishes, baby booties, a car roof and countless bottles of cheap vodka and Fireball. Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024 Vogler’s been tending bar since roughly forever, getting his start in the late ‘80s, when vodka reigned supreme, and all the brands were owned by conglomerates. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 May 2024 Dima walked me through the aisles showing me typical Russian bread (dark rye), and the rows of buckwheat and vodka. Rebecca Petras, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vodka 

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Word History

Etymology

Russian, from voda water; akin to Old English wæter water

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vodka was circa 1803

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Cite this Entry

“Vodka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

vodka

noun
vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
: a colorless alcoholic liquor
Etymology

Russian, literally, "little water," from voda "water"

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