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

Stir until smooth, remove the bowl from the heat, and whisk in crème de cassis liqueur and pure vanilla extract. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026

Add an extra pour of tequila or liqueur for $1 all day. —Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026

Their expansive beverage options include ready-to-drink rum punch cocktails, in-house coffee liqueurs for espresso martini lovers and seasonal beer concoctions. —Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026

The bittersweet Italian liqueur Amaro Nonino provides herbaceous orange notes, and it’s given both brightness and a surprising amount of charm from a couple dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 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)