whiskey

noun

whis·key | \ ˈhwi-skē ,

ˈwi- \

variants: or whisky

plural whiskeys or whiskies

Definition of whiskey

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)

2 : a drink of whiskey

Whiskey

communications code word

Definition of Whiskey (Entry 2 of 2)

—used as a code word for the letter w

Examples of whiskey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Those exports are linked to more than 850,000 jobs in the state related to farming, steel, baked goods, car manufacturing, whiskey and more. — Jonathan Mattise, The Seattle Times, "In Tennessee, Trump’s tariffs become a political issue," 9 July 2018 The European Union is set to slap tariffs on $3.4 billion in American products on Friday, from whiskey and motorcycles to peanuts and cranberries. — NBC News, "Trump jabbed first, and now world hits back in trade fight," 22 June 2018 The evening includes a full whiskey bar, dancing and cigar-rolling demonstrations. 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 16. 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Skip the tie: 45 Father's Day dining specials in San Diego County," 9 June 2018 There may be whiskey bars and sandwich shops at Burning Man, but everything is free. — Anita Gates, New York Times, "Larry Harvey, the Man Behind Burning Man, Is Dead at 70," 28 Apr. 2018 Save us a spot in the observation lounge—or maybe at that on-board whiskey bar, on the starboard side of deck eight, where the views of craggy shores and cerulean glaciers are sure to be amazing. — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, "Norwegian Bliss Is the World’s Newest Over-the-Top Cruise Ship," 19 Apr. 2018 Cottonmouth is the name of the bar that Mike Raymond, co-owner of Reserve 101 whiskey bar, is opening with partners bartender Michael Neff and designer Greg Swanson. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "Cottonmouth bar coming to downtown Houston," 16 Feb. 2018 But whiskey, too, has taken a back seat in cocktails like the manhattan and the Boulevardier. — Robert Simonson, New York Times, "Whatever the Cocktail, They’re Ordering It With Mezcal," 5 July 2018 Both have enjoyed a small influx of interesting local businesses — taco shops, tiki bars, even a micro-distillery that creates Florida whiskey (in a barn). — A.d. Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Tavares/Umatilla Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018

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More Definitions for whiskey

whiskey

noun

English Language Learners Definition of whiskey

: a strong alcoholic drink made from a grain (such as rye, corn, or barley)

See the full definition for whiskey in the English Language Learners Dictionary

whiskey

noun

whis·key

variants: or whisky \ˈhwi-skē, ˈwi- \

plural whiskeys or whiskies

Kids Definition of whiskey

: a strong alcoholic drink usually made from grain (as of rye or barley)

whiskey

noun

whis·key

variants: or whisky \ˈhwis-kē, ˈwis-

plural whiskeys or whiskies

Medical Definition of whiskey

: a liquor that is distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) and was formerly used medicinally as a sedative and vasodilator