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

Amaretto, Cointreau, Triple Sec, Frangelico, or even a coffee liqueur like Kahlua for a flavor boost that won't overpower the drink. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025

It’s existed in regional cuisines for centuries—and it’s used for everything from candy to liqueurs. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

Or sip on a Make My Wish Come True, an espresso martini made with Carey’s Black Irish creme liqueur, a nod to her mixed heritage. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025

Along with classic base spirits — vodka, gin, whiskies, rums — Volière’s first liqueur offering is a coffee liqueur. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 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)