: 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
When pure ethanol isn’t available, doctors may temporarily administer vodka, one of the purest forms of commercial ethanol.
—
Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
In addition to vodka and gin, Bogue Sound Distillery is renowned for unique whiskey flavors, such as peanut butter and salted caramel.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2019, Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl reported that Prince Harry, who was once known for knocking back vodka Red Bull chasers at nightclubs, had adopted a healthier lifestyle thanks to his wife.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
For martini lovers, there’s the choice between the $24 Dirtier Martini, made with Tito’s vodka and the bar’s signature dirty mix, garnished with olives and capers, or $35 Ben’s Martini, with Monkey 47 gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and lemon oil, served with a side of chips.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vodka
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
In addition to vodka and gin, Bogue Sound Distillery is renowned for unique whiskey flavors, such as peanut butter and salted caramel.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2019, Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl reported that Prince Harry, who was once known for knocking back vodka Red Bull chasers at nightclubs, had adopted a healthier lifestyle thanks to his wife.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
For martini lovers, there’s the choice between the $24 Dirtier Martini, made with Tito’s vodka and the bar’s signature dirty mix, garnished with olives and capers, or $35 Ben’s Martini, with Monkey 47 gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and lemon oil, served with a side of chips.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vodka
Cite this Entry
“Vodka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
vodka
noun
vod·ka
ˈväd-kə 
: a colorless alcoholic liquor
Etymology
Russian, literally, "little water," from voda "water"
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share