julep

noun

ju·​lep ˈjü-ləp How to pronounce julep (audio)
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

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Eventually, the basics of a julep emerged: sugar, mints, spirits. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2025 Some winners even received sterling julep trophies for certain horse races. Harry Enten, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 In the 1820s, sterling silver julep cups were often awarded as trophies to first-place jockeys, and the connection between the refreshing sipper and horse racing was born. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025 Grab your fascinator, mix up an ice-cold julep and elevate your Kentucky Derby watch party with these 10 items. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for julep

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of julep was in the 14th century

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“Julep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/julep. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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julep

noun
ju·​lep ˈjü-ləp How to pronounce julep (audio)
: a drink of bourbon, sugar, and mint served with crushed ice

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