vodka

noun

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

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In general, beer has less ethanol than wine per ounce, and wine has less than liquors like vodka and tequila, Dr. Keyes said. Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 20 May 2025 And don’t forget a classic Caesar cocktail to wash it all down, made with vodka, Clamato juice, and a touch of hot sauce. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 19 May 2025 The main decline in Diddy’s wealth last year was the end of his partnership with Diageo, an alcoholic beverage company, through his Cîroc vodka after sales began to decline starting in 2014, according to Forbes. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 James is also an investor in tequila maker Lobos 1707, which sold a majority stake to spirits giant Diageo this year in a deal for the brand rights to Cîroc vodka. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 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 29 May. 2025.

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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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