julep

noun

ju·​lep ˈjü-ləp 

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

Some of the fun color choices include wave stripe, picante stripe, lake stripe, mandarin stripe, julep, and jet black. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Mint juleps will always be a classic Southern drink for spring and summer, and this vintage-style julep cup can be used for much more than cocktails. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Churchill Downs sources all the mint for its juleps from one nearby supplier. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026

The Kentucky Derby without juleps would be shorter than a commercial break. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic julāb, from Persian gulāb, from gul rose + āb water

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing julep

• mint julep

Rhymes for julep

• tulip

Kids Definition

julep

noun

ju·​lep ˈjü-ləp 

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