liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər  -ˈku̇r 

-ˈkyu̇r

: a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (such as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds

Examples of liqueur in a Sentence

a bottle of orange liqueur

Recent Examples on the Web

Legend holds the head bartender at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar (now known as the Postcard Inn) found himself with a surplus of rum and a somewhat chaotic liqueur collection. —Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 9 July 2025

Add an extra pour of tequila or orange liqueur for $1 all day. —Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

The almost confectionary nature of The Reid blends perfectly with cherry eau de vie, and dry almond liqueur to create a subtle marzipan flavor that is balanced by one of my favorite bitter amaros from Brooklyn. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Sarti is a premium spirits brand in Italy that makes an aperitif liqueur called Rosa, which is the main component of the Sarti Spritz. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French licour liquid — more at liquor

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for liqueur

• amateur
• connoisseur
• kieselguhr
• monseigneur
• procureur
• retransfer
• saboteur
• silencer
• voyageur
• birr
• blur
• bur

Kids Definition

liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər  -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r 

: a flavored and usually sweetened alcoholic beverage

Medical Definition

liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər  -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r 

: a usually sweetened alcoholic beverage variously flavored (as with fruit or aromatics)