Tokay

noun

To·​kay tō-ˈkā How to pronounce Tokay (audio)
1
: a naturally sweet wine from the area around Tokaj, Hungary
2
: a blend of Angelica, port, and sherry made in California

Examples of Tokay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After graduating from Tokay High School in Lodi, Farias went straight to community college, a path most high school graduates take on. Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Tokay was in 1696

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“Tokay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tokay. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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