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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There are two freezer martini variations – one with vodka, served dirty and another with gin and a lemon twist. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 For example, there’s an Idaho vodka called Born and Bred that’s affiliated with Channing Tatum; and then there’s Beyonce‘s SirDavis American Whisky. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 At midnight, instead of the traditional pamidorov dzvadzegh, or tomato omelet, for guests who want to sober up after too many vodka shots, food trucks line up in front of the banquet hall serving pizza, burgers and ice cream. Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 At Harrah’s Resort Southern California, a cocktail made with grenadine, orange juice, citrus vodka mixed, blue curacao and a rainbow straw. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 14 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 20 Jun. 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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