whis·key
ˈ(h)wi-skē 
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
1
: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
2
: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 June 2025
Unlike standard bottlings, which are diluted to a set proof for consistency and accessibility, cask strength—or barrel proof—whiskeys are bottled straight from the barrel with no water added.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Keep it handy for adding to margaritas and other tequila, whiskey, or vodka cocktails.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Canada also retaliated against Trump’s initial 25% steel and aluminum tariffs by rolling out a 25% tariff on roughly $43 billion worth of US goods, including whiskey, sporting gear and household appliances.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
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Noun
The same can be said for American whiskey, which is often made in factory like distilleries owned by multinational conglomerates.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 June 2025
Unlike standard bottlings, which are diluted to a set proof for consistency and accessibility, cask strength—or barrel proof—whiskeys are bottled straight from the barrel with no water added.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Keep it handy for adding to margaritas and other tequila, whiskey, or vodka cocktails.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Canada also retaliated against Trump’s initial 25% steel and aluminum tariffs by rolling out a 25% tariff on roughly $43 billion worth of US goods, including whiskey, sporting gear and household appliances.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for whiskey
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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
ˈhwis-kē
ˈwis-
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: an alcoholic liquor made from grain (as rye, corn, or barley)
Etymology
Noun
from uisce beatha, a phrase in Irish (the ancient language of Ireland) and isuge beatha, a phrase in Scottish Gaelic (the ancient language of Scotland), both meaning literally "water of life"
Medical Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: 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
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