cassis

noun

cas·​sis kə-ˈsēs 

: a syrupy liquor of low alcoholic strength made from black currants and used chiefly as a flavoring and sweetening agent

Examples of cassis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon is dark red in the glass with aromas of cassis, cocoa powder, and blueberry. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026

Stir until smooth, remove the bowl from the heat, and whisk in crème de cassis liqueur and pure vanilla extract. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026

The candle is specially formulated to melt into a massage oil and features notes of bergamot, fresh dew, floral, cassis, vanilla, and amber. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026

This bubbly, pink concoction of champagne dosed with fruity crème de cassis and spicy ginger liqueur is inspired by the mysterious drink of the same name from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, black currants, perhaps from Latin cassia

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cassis

• crème de cassis

Rhymes for cassis

• assis
• bassus
• classis
• passus