schnapps

\ ˈshnaps

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plural schnapps

Definition of schnapps

: any of various liquors of high alcoholic content especially : strong Holland gin

Examples of schnapps in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Between songs, as revellers drink their schnapps, Hånsa regales them with tales of the eel’s libido-enhancing powers—how Freud missed this is not clear—and pins any blame on the falling catches on hydropower dams. — The Economist, "The mysterious life and times of eels," 18 Dec. 2019 Budget-friendlier choices include candy Mozart balls, Demmers tea, a bottle of schnapps or how about that No Kangaroos T-shirt? — Carol Sottili, Washington Post, "Why Austria should be your next dream vacation," 13 Dec. 2019 After a long, hot summer, the crisp air is as delightful as sitting by a fire enjoying hot chocolate (perhaps spiked with peppermint schnapps). — Scott Craven, azcentral, "Ready for a post-Thanksgiving road trip? See the best of Arizona in these 8 places," 26 Nov. 2019 Watch woodworkers craft traditional toys and keepsakes. Sip expertly distilled schnapps in a variety of regional flavors. — Danielle Page, National Geographic, "Why is this Bronze Age town so popular today?," 4 Nov. 2019 Half a dozen Cathedrals, canals, piazzas, beer and genever (a close relative of schnapps but a lot sexier) all in a few blocks. — Charlton Pettus, New York Times, "41 Days, 26 Shows, 10 Countries: A Rock Tour Diary," 16 Oct. 2019 An endless cascade of cold beer and homemade fruity schnapps keeps spirits abuzz. — Danielle Bernabe, National Geographic, "Eat, drink, and herd cattle at this Austrian festival," 15 Sep. 2019 The first sip had a sharp bite: peach schnapps doused with mineral water, heavily carbonated. — Eric Westby, BostonGlobe.com, "Champagne at Chernobyl," 20 Aug. 2019 In that case, head for Oga’s Cantina, where delights like the Fuzzy Tauntaun ($16) not only tickle the palate with citrus and peach flavors (the vodka and schnapps help) but tingle the lips – literally. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "At Galaxy’s Edge, food and drink are another layer in the Star Wars experience," 28 Aug. 2019

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22 Dec 2019

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“Schnapps.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schnapps. Accessed 18 January 2020.

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