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

Several new studies have shown that petroleum distillates are hugely beneficial to humans. —John Kenney, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025

For distilleries making both estate and non-estate whiskey, proper segregation of grains and distillate need to be assured. —Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Casona Roma Norte exceeds the expectations of most hotel culinary programs by offering several unique dining concepts, including Akamba, a mezcal bar featuring a range of agave distillates, and Suchi Nipona & Sinaloa Cuisine, which serves Japanese dishes with a touch of classic Sinaloan flavors. —Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025

First distilled by the Orthodox monks of Mount Athos over 500 years ago, the spirit is intimately tied to ancient Greek winemaking traditions and is the country’s most varied and cherished distillate, from which others—including ouzo—descend. —Derek Sandhaus, Saveur, 10 July 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