whis·key
ˈ(h)wi-skē 
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
1
: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
2
: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
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Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Kentucky distillery Four Roses released its Mother’s Day Private Barrel Selection just in time for the holiday, and this whiskey amps up the age and proof of the distillery’s typical bourbon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Not willing to leave it at that, as a member of what was called the Invalid Regiment, Margaret Corbin petitioned and won a full ration, including rum or whiskey.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
George has a bottle of whiskey in his trailer home, and some characters are shown drinking wine.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Noun
Craft cocktails made with sake and Japanese whiskey go down a treat, too.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Kentucky distillery Four Roses released its Mother’s Day Private Barrel Selection just in time for the holiday, and this whiskey amps up the age and proof of the distillery’s typical bourbon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Not willing to leave it at that, as a member of what was called the Invalid Regiment, Margaret Corbin petitioned and won a full ration, including rum or whiskey.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
George has a bottle of whiskey in his trailer home, and some characters are shown drinking wine.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
ˈhwis-kē
ˈwis-
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: an alcoholic liquor made from grain (as rye, corn, or barley)
Etymology
Noun
from uisce beatha, a phrase in Irish (the ancient language of Ireland) and isuge beatha, a phrase in Scottish Gaelic (the ancient language of Scotland), both meaning literally "water of life"
Medical Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: a liquor that is distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) and was formerly used medicinally as a sedative and vasodilator
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