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chiefly British

rum

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rum
Adjective
The whiskey was distilled in 1989 and matured in ex-rum casks before being finished for three years in barrels that previously contained Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
Noun
The Last Drop Distillers was founded in 2008 by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey, and has released almost 40 different bottles of scotch, Cognac, Japanese whisky, rum, Irish whiskey, and yes, bourbon, since then. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025 Food, Wine and Fete Miami, FL – May 17 In Miami, May’s Food, Wine and Fete event promises a day of sun, rum, and wining. Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rum
Adjective
  • From the window of his 46th-floor downtown office, attorney Scott Sheftall noticed a strange, solitary cloud that worried him.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2025
  • Although strange, anachronistic, and exaggerated, this world still seems to reflect the same daily problems that all people endure.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • While Unicorn is becoming a high-end investment platform for some, Marquis, 36, a bartender at the Franklin Tap who lives in Uptown, is using it more like an exotic corner liquor store and has multiple bids in this week’s auction.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • Baijiu is the world’s most popular liquor by volume, most commonly distilled from sorghum, but also from rice, wheat, corn and millet.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Our strength comes from funny stories and serious ones, too.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • That’s funny to me — because back in ’09, no one would have thought that, right?
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • These criteria include disorders related to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, prescription drugs and other substances.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
  • His blood alcohol content was later found to be nearly twice the legal limit to drive a vehicle, state police said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.
    Sam Settleman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Known for its deluge of gruesome deaths that just get more bizarre with each iteration, Final Destination is now returning for a sixth movie.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Before Kimmel, Obama, and Biden hit the stage to toss bons mots back and forth in a cozy Q. & A., there was a series of private receptions, called clutches, plus photo lines and free-flowing booze and hors d’œuvres.
    Jake Tapper, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
  • Attendees regularly visited New York City, dined on chilled shellfish, drank free booze, collected TV-star autographs and met up with TV ad-sales executives and media buyers from their current agency of record.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • The block where the pope grew up A flood of pilgrims and other curious visitors began arriving at the little brick house where Pope Leo grew up within hours of the announcement of his election.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • The kinky pic from British first-time feature writer-director Harry Lighton follows the burgeoning odd-couple pairing of the handsome and charismatic Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) and introverted but curious Colin (Harry Melling).
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Other nostalgic items include a Dancing Shimmering Lights drink, which is a nod to Disneyland’s Videopolis area in the 1980s, and a Hook’s Galley Tuna Melt, which throws back to the park’s early era Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • For instance, this swivel lounge chair that blends classic style with modern comfort is a standout for any outdoor space, or this posh and practical side table with a textured finish is great for keeping drinks, food, or your favorite book within easy reach.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 May 2025

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“Rum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rum. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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