vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə 

: 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

My favorite cocktail was Feelin’ Feverish, a lovely concoction of Absolut Mandrin vodka, Fever-Tree blood orange ginger beer, St-Germain, and lime juice. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

The Good Enough for Eleanor – a vodka cocktail with lemon, honey, grapefruit cordial and lillet blanc, topped with sparkling wine – is a mainstay. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Rival Diageo was the first-ever NFL spirits sponsor through a multi-year deal announced in 2021, which the Smirnoff vodka and Captain Morgan rum maker reportedly opted not to renew as of this year. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The Lavish Habits — gin or vodka with coconut cream, orange blossom, celery bitters, lemon and lime topped with a sprig of fresh dill, $15 — is my new favorite summer cocktail. — Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing vodka

• vodka martini

Kids Definition

vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə 

: a colorless alcoholic liquor

Etymology

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