strong drink

noun

Synonyms of strong drinknext
: intoxicating liquor

Examples of strong drink in a Sentence

he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strong drink was in the 14th century

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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20drink. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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