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

Apparently this was planned before the whiskey-and-weed bull session on The Joe Rogan Experience. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, "Why so many people think Elon Musk is a hero — or a villain," 30 Nov. 2018 In 2010, Welter, a Valparaiso native now living in Three Oaks, purchased an 1800s factory with the intent of opening up a whiskey distillery. — Amy Lavalley, Post-Tribune, "Michigan distillery's wastewater hurdles, growth on minds as plans in Valparaiso continue," 13 July 2018 Discover the Argyll Peninsula and four islands of western Scotland on a six-night tour that includes daily guided hikes linking prehistoric sites, nature reserves and whiskey distilleries. — Anne Harnagel, latimes.com, "Enjoy walking and whiskey on Scotland’s Argyll Peninsula and four small islands," 30 Apr. 2018 Columbus was about four whiskeys deep at this point. — Karan Mahajan, The New Republic, "After the Strongman," 26 Mar. 2018 The group paused only for a shot of whiskey between each song and a couple of smoke breaks. — Lainna Fader, Newsweek, "Khun Narin's Electric Phin Band: The Psychedelic Rock Band Discovered in a Remote Village in Thailand," 26 Aug. 2014 Representatives of the bloc’s governments agreed to impose a 25 percent duty on 2.8 billion euros ($3.3 billion) of EU imports of a range of U.S. products including Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycles, Levi Strauss & Co. jeans and bourbon whiskey. — Jonathan Stearns, Bloomberg.com, "EU's Juncker Says Trump Called Him a ‘Brutal Killer’ at G-7," 14 June 2018 The list includes motorcycles, blue jeans and bourbon whiskey. — Andrew Mayeda And Bryce Baschuk / Bloomberg, Time, "What Is a Trade War? Why Economists Are Worried," 24 Mar. 2018 The whiskey was first available at all Spec's stores and, according to Horan, is now sold in nearly 30 states. — Tracy Maness, Houston Chronicle, "Mr. Irish: St. Patrick's Day is for all," 12 Mar. 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