soju

noun

so·​ju ˈsō-ˌjü How to pronounce soju (audio)
: Korean vodka distilled usually from rice or sweet potato

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If the opposite happens, Kim will send over some soju. Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 June 2026 Jinju Peach Soju Jinju Peach Soju represents ALDI’s first-ever private label soju. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 For drinks, there will be signature highballs, soju, sake, makgeolli rice wine, and Korean and domestic beer. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 The most delightfully chaotic spot in Koreatown, where the soju arrives as quickly as the kimchi pancakes and meat skewers. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soju

Word History

Etymology

Korean

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soju was in 1951

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“Soju.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soju. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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