brandy

noun

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bran·dy | \ ˈbran-dē

plural brandies

Definition of brandy

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: 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 To flambée: The alcohol in brandy, cognac and/or orange liqueur is what burns. — Eric Velasco, al, "How to make crepes at home," 26 Dec. 2019 For the first time, Third Space is selling the stout, aged in brandy and bourbon barrels for nine months with cacao and vanilla added, in four-packs of 12-ounce cans. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Third Space and Good City release new barrel-aged brews on Saturday. Bring it, winter.," 9 Dec. 2019 It was originally made with equal parts of the three, but modern versions usually have a higher proportion of brandy. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Classic Sidecar," 19 Dec. 2019 One of India’s oldest liquor companies, the 76-year-old Radico Khaitan, which counts brands like 8PM whisky, Magic Moments vodka, Contessa rum, and Old Admiral brandy in its portfolio, knows this too well. — Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, "At one of India’s oldest liquor companies, digital marketing is key to “relentless modernisation”," 27 Dec. 2019 For sweet crepes, add sugar; amaretto, orange liqueur, dark rum, or brandy; and perhaps a touch of vanilla extract or citrus zest. — Eric Velasco, al, "How to make crepes at home," 26 Dec. 2019 Make a bay in the centre, mix the eggs with the milk, brandy, rum, stout, madeira, sherry, orange and lemon juices and pour into the bay. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Bake Like a Royal! The Christmas Pudding Recipe Used By Prince George and the Queen," 22 Dec. 2019 The Jingle Bow serves between two and four people and includes multiple types of rum, apple brandy, tropical fruit juices, bitters and maple syrup. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "Love tiki cocktails and Christmas? Don't miss this pop up at one of Phoenix's best bars," 12 Dec. 2019 These were often mixtures of beer or cider and spirits, like rum and brandy, plus a combination of citrus, sugar, spices, and/or eggs. — Al Culliton, Bon Appétit, "Mulled Cider Is Cool—But Have You Ever Had A Rattle-Skull?," 18 Oct. 2019

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“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brandy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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brandy

noun

English Language Learners Definition of brandy

: an alcoholic drink made from wine

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brandy

noun

bran·dy | \ ˈbran-dē

plural brandies

Kids Definition of brandy

: an alcoholic liquor made from wine or fruit juice

brandy

noun

bran·dy | \ ˈbran-dē

plural brandies

Medical Definition of brandy

: an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice (as of apples)

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