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

Gin-Gin Mule The turn of the millennium is when vodka was at the apex of its cultural power. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Her alcoholic character may have been quaffing vodka from Evian bottles, but that was a red wine thriller all the way. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

After a 30-minute break during which all four pledges vomited, participants began a second round with another bottle of vodka. — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

And just like the Paloma, tequila, vodka or rum can be added for anyone who wants a cocktail instead. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 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"