as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can't order liquor in a bar until you're 21 years old
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of liquor
In 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control suspended Tiger’s liquor license for 30 days following an investigation that was launched when a former employee allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover ABC agent, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.
—
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Tipsy Scoop Philadelphia Tipsy Scoop's new Philly location is the brand's first in the city, housed uniquely inside liquor store BOTLD.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 16 May 2026
While the link between alcohol and pneumonia has been known since 1785, large scale discussion on the impact of liquor on immunity began in the 1990s.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Bottles of some of the most popular liquor brands are running low at the Side Lot in Wauconda, Illinois.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for liquor
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Tipsy Scoop Philadelphia Tipsy Scoop's new Philly location is the brand's first in the city, housed uniquely inside liquor store BOTLD.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 16 May 2026
While the link between alcohol and pneumonia has been known since 1785, large scale discussion on the impact of liquor on immunity began in the 1990s.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Bottles of some of the most popular liquor brands are running low at the Side Lot in Wauconda, Illinois.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for liquor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquor
Noun
-
The center specializes in alcohol addiction treatment, including alcoholism, alcohol dependence, alcohol abuse and binge drinking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
-
Jackson was indicted on 10 criminal counts in 2003, including child molestation, administering an intoxicating agent (alcohol) to a minor, and conspiracy to commit child abduction and false imprisonment.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Noun
-
The onsite eatery’s delectable dumpling soup and terrific teriyaki salmon more than make up for the spirited sin of their signature cocktail being made the wrong booze.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
-
Since Irene’s death, Antoine, miserable and pickled in booze, has rattled around in their Paris villa nestled in a leafy garden, with an art studio gathering dust.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
-
Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
-
Order the Atlantic Waters (coconut rum, coconut purée, blue curaçao, and lime) with your toes in the sand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
-
Coins meant for rice or kerosene slid across the counter and came back white rum hot as apology.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
-
The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Liquor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquor. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
