vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə 

: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

Examples of vodka in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The wine and cocktail menu sports a few local makers too, including Gruet Winery’s sparkling wine and Hollow Spirits vodka, which is shaken into the restaurant’s take on a Vesper martini. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

The recipe stars a can of frozen lemonade concentrate, lemon juice, vodka, and cold, crisp white wine. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

The country also put in place steep import tariffs on items like vodka, artwork and antiques. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

The sanctions also implemented high import tariffs on luxury goods like artworks and vodka. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing vodka

• vodka martini

Kids Definition

vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə 

: a colorless alcoholic liquor

Etymology

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