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

The peach whiskey sour mixes an Italian liqueur, bourbon, peaches, lemon juice and bitters. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Unlike traditional tiramisu, Costco’s Tiramisu Cheesecake contains no liqueur—just coffee. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026

The traditional recipe calls for 1 ounce of cassis to 5 ounces of wine, but more modern tastes tend to reduce the liqueur to half an ounce. —Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026

Around the dining room, a digestif cart offers diners housemade liqueurs like palo verde vermouth or amaro made from native squash. —John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026

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)