brandy

1 of 2

noun

bran·​dy ˈbran-dē How to pronounce brandy (audio)
plural brandies
: an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

brandy

2 of 2

verb

brandied; brandying

transitive verb

: to flavor, blend, or preserve with brandy

Examples of brandy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Named for the Pratt Vineyards where these Pinot Noir grapes are sourced, this juicy Sonoma stunner has aromas of red currant, cherry brandy, and purple flowers. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 The second drink was Sangria por Sangria, a mix of sake, prickly pear brandy, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and cap corse rouge steeped with a house spice blend and topped with tepache. The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024 In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine apple brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 The sweetly alcoholic aroma of the brandy is ever apparent alongside the fresh, floral thyme. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024 Any disappointment with the crab (mental reminder for myself to just go to the boats and buy some live crab) is washed away by the unique and excellent brandy selections. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024 That said, the brandy influence from a curacao, like Grand Marnier or Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, brought a welcome oak and vanilla influence alongside the orange, and makes the cocktail richer and fuller, with more meat on the bones. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2024 Next, each person took a swig of brandy, fruitier and more delicious than its brown plastic bottle would suggest. Christopher Maag, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2024 Remove from heat, push vegetables to one side of the pot, pour brandy into empty side, and ignite with a match. Adriene Rathbun, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024
Verb
As of May 18, there were about 580 comments with guesses ranging from chocolate chip cookie dough to brandy old-fashioned. Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn, from Middle Dutch brantwijn, from brant distilled + wijn wine

First Known Use

Noun

1650, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brandy was in 1650

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Cite this Entry

“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brandy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

brandy

noun
bran·​dy
ˈbran-dē
plural brandies
: an alcoholic liquor made from wine or fruit juice

Medical Definition

brandy

noun
bran·​dy ˈbran-dē How to pronounce brandy (audio)
plural brandies
: an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice (as of apples)

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