julep

noun

ju·lep | \ ˈjü-ləp

How to pronounce julep (audio)

\

Definition of julep

1 : a drink consisting of a liquor (such as bourbon or brandy) and sugar poured over crushed ice and garnished with mint

2 : a drink consisting of sweet syrup, flavoring, and water

Examples of julep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another fall update on the julep is an easy addition of a seasonal herb. — Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, "A Kentucky Derby like no other. Here are some fall-inspired twists on classic Derby dishes," 1 Sep. 2020 The experience of bringing the julep up to your mouth to sip and greeting your nose with the fragrance of mint is part of the experience. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "From self-serve food to batched cocktails, here are safety tips for Kentucky Derby at home," 29 Aug. 2020 Bucky’s Lounge, named for a beloved julep-slinging bartender, has a sprawling bayside patio. — Jessica Fender, NOLA.com, "Take a weekend drive to friendly Fairhope for fishing, quiet beaches and quirky 'castles'," 18 Aug. 2020 But at Festival Unveiled, juleps are made with endless unique ingredients. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, "A mint julep with what? Unusual ingredients shine at Festival Unveiled's julep competition," 6 Mar. 2020 Starting next year, the Derby julep glasses are going to have Justify’s name on it. — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Justify's co-owners from Louisville enjoying historic Triple Crown run," 1 June 2018 Admittedly, the iconic Louisville racetrack uses Old Forester, not Jim Beam, in its juleps, but the amount of bourbon that may have been lost could be enough for three Kentucky Derby weekends at Churchill Downs. — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, "A eulogy for the 6 million bottles of bourbon that may be lost in the Jim Beam fire," 3 July 2019 Yes, a Woodford Reserve watermelon julep is a thing. — Rachel Aretakis, The Courier-Journal, "Everything you need to know about Kentucky Derby 2018," 2 May 2018 Bourbon and horses are Kentucky's two most famous exports, so juleps and the Derby are a perfect combination. — Jenna West, SI.com, "What Ingredients Are In A Mint Julep?," 2 May 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'julep.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about julep

Dictionary Entries near julep

jukebox musical

Statistics for julep

Cite this Entry

“Julep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/julep. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for julep

julep

noun

English Language Learners Definition of julep

: a drink of bourbon, sugar, and mint served with crushed ice

See the full definition for julep in the English Language Learners Dictionary

WORD OF THE DAY

pivot

Listen to the pronunciation of pivot

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Who Knew?

What is a ruelle?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ