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

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

The competition accepts entries from over 40 countries and across a broad range of spirit categories, including whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

The venture was an expansion of the couple’s successful liqueur distillery in the city’s Parkville neighborhood. —Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025

And what sweetness—curaçao, maraschino liqueur, or gum syrup? —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 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)