plural brandies
: an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
The oldest brandy label still around today is Laird & Company which began distilling its Applejack brandy in 1780 in New Jersey.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2021
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Noun
The brandy in the mayo might seem odd, but is inspired by the shrimp bisque found on menus across New Orleans, which is often made with cognac.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
The oldest brandy label still around today is Laird & Company which began distilling its Applejack brandy in 1780 in New Jersey.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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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“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brandy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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brandy
noun
bran·dy
ˈbran-dē 
plural brandies
: an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice (as of apples)
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