distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdi-stə-ˌlāt 

-lət;

di-ˈsti-lət 

1

: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation

2

: something concentrated or extracted as if by distilling

Examples of distillate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As opposed to reposado and añejo tequilas, where aging is meant to impart flavor, this category is supposed to be a more direct expression of the agave distillate. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025

Regardless of this renaissance in wine, fruit distillates still remain popular in the country, even more so than wine, beer or vodka. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

Clove and orange peel bookend a series of scents that prominently feature that sherry influence without getting lost in it; there’s some noteworthy depth here owing to both the distillate and the casks. —David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Choose your investment: 'Gold' blends Clase Azul tequila with jalapeño and passion fruit, while 'Liquid Tech' pairs bourbon with coffee distillate and red vermouth. —Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for distillate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

Kids Definition

distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdis-tə-ˌlāt 

-lət;

dis-ˈtil-ət

: a liquid product cooled from vapor during distillation

Medical Definition

distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdis-tə-ˌlāt  -lət; dis-ˈtil-ət 

: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation