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

For a more complete bar, have gin, tequila, rum, bourbon, vermouth, sherry and brandy on hand. — Michelle Gordon, azcentral, "Summer Soiree," 9 May 2018 Once the steaks are removed from the skillet, Dijon mustard, crushed peppercorns, cream, and cognac or brandy are combined in the pan to create the sauce. — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, "Steak au Poivre from Alex Hitz," 3 Jan. 2014 For the brandy, do not use one that is too oaky, but, rather, a young fruity kind. — Allegra Ben-amotz, WSJ, "This Ingredient Lights Up a Dish Like No Other," 18 Dec. 2018 Put makeup on, wear a suit and go drink some brandy so your voice gets deeper. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "Memo from a ‘Facebook nation’ to Mark Zuckerberg: You moved fast and broke our country.," 26 Nov. 2018 Meticulously crafted sips include a chocolate negroni, a brandy milk punch with cayenne tincture, and a pisco-forward drink utilizing rhubarb shrub and spice-pickled berries. — Antonio Basada, Condé Nast Traveler, "28 Best Bars in Chicago," 1 Mar. 2018 Their first order of business was a game of brandy hockey, a popular outdoor sport in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe that started in England's Cambridgeshire in 1813. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton and Prince William Play Hockey During Their Royal Visit to Stockholm," 30 Jan. 2018 For Salt & Straw's take on the dish, the blood is mixed with cinnamon, cilantro, cubeb pepper, and brandy to create a warm, salty dessert. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Salt & Straw Debuts "Dracula's Blood Pudding" Ice Cream Made With Real Blood," 4 Oct. 2018 This bird that’s eaten whole, and soaked in brandy is amazing. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "‘Billions’ co-creator Brian Koppelman says everyone knows how to tell a great story — but few get the chance," 19 July 2018

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