brandy

noun

bran·dy | \ˈbran-dē

plural brandies

Definition of brandy

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

brandy

verb

brandied; brandying

Definition of brandy (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to flavor, blend, or preserve with brandy

Examples of brandy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

When the restaurant first opened in late 2016, its sour cream vanilla cheesecake with cherries jubilee ($10.95), a modern take on the classic fruit dessert set on fire, was rolled out on a cart and then blazed tableside with rum, brandy and nutmeg. — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, "Conjuring the dessert cart, one fantastical bite at a time," 25 June 2018 Drinks: Warm up with Edith's Elixir, a blend of tea, bitters, brandy and spiced demerara ($10) or just embrace the weather by ordering the Frozen Southside, an icy mix of gin, lime and mint ($13). — Samantha Nelson, RedEye Chicago, "Warm up with these 16 winter brunches in Chicago," 18 Jan. 2018 American chicken gets a fair shake in Europe, and French brandy flows freely here. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Trump's trade war could threaten US pickup production and jobs," 13 July 2018 It was inspired by a conversation over a glass of homemade eau de vie (fruit brandy) with a Polish friend. — Brandy Gonsoulin, chicagotribune.com, "Vodka — made from milk? Yes.," 27 June 2018 Drinks: Get your caffeine fix with Bucky Done Woke, a blend of Nitro cold brew coffee, Campari, sweet vermouth and orange peel, or chill out with a plum brandy mimosa (both $10). — Samantha Nelson, RedEye Chicago, "14 new brunches to brighten your Chicago summer," 31 May 2018 The menu will feature brandy cocktails, wine, local beer and even boozy milkshakes. — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, "The LouCity soccer stadium isn't the only change coming to Butchertown," 31 May 2018 With the collapse of the Soviet Union much of Moldova’s industry also collapsed; but the wine and brandy businesses did not. — The Economist, "Noroc (cheers) for Moldovan wine," 28 Mar. 2018 Pierre had been a gin drinker before her roommates introduced her to brandy and cognac. — Mark Dent, Philly.com, "Forget craft beer - Philly loves brandy," 28 June 2018

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