vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
Synonyms of vodkanext
: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

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Sip it straight from the can or create a summer-y cocktail by combining it with vodka and muddled basil. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 Crafted in honor of Tunisia, the Carthage cooler has fig vodka, orange blossom and lemon for $13. Jenna Thompson june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Add wine, ice cubes, frozen lemonade concentrate, and vodka to blender; blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 In college, drinking Belvedere vodka, which appeared in many a Jay-Z track in the early 2000s, felt like a rite of passage. Jabari M. Evans, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vodka

Word History

Etymology

Russian, from voda water; akin to Old English wæter water

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vodka was circa 1803

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“Vodka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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vodka

noun
vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
: a colorless alcoholic liquor
Etymology

Russian, literally, "little water," from voda "water"

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