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

With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together. —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

Fortified wines like sherry and many liqueurs can remain fresh for months if refrigerated. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

This Italian liqueur is both bitter and refreshing. —Sarah Moreno may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

Benny-and-hot being served, a traditional Burnley drink of French liqueur Benedictine with hot water that was popularised by the east Lancashire soldiers returning from World War One. —Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 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)