as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Recent Examples of strong drink
Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Go for two levels of festive fun — and strong drinks.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
This is a strong drink, so pour lightly! 3 of 3Thomas J. Story
Tart & Tropical
Like the lulo, guanábana is an iconic fruit in Colombia.
—Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Go for two levels of festive fun — and strong drinks.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
This is a strong drink, so pour lightly! 3 of 3Thomas J. Story
Tart & Tropical
Like the lulo, guanábana is an iconic fruit in Colombia.
—Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for strong drink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drink
Noun
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In April, Officer Stephen Brown was charged with a DWI and is accused of driving while more than double the legal alcohol limit in York County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nor was the jury sufficiently moved by accounts of his birth mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy, his small brain or other factors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the Typewrite Brunch 'n' Bowl, there will be brunch and drinks, typewriters to try out, free open bowling, a mechanical keyboard meetup and live music performed by Bitch Creek and Microplastique.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once prized in ancient Persia, pistachios are now showing up in everything from chocolate bars to coffee drinks.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jenny Vergara, a spokeswoman for the company, told The Star Clementine’s is still navigating the approval process of liquor laws in Kansas but hopes to offer its boozy flavors soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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This isn't Heughan's first entry into the world of liquor, however.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The question, delivered via pay phone, is an old security prompt, and Bob, with a memory fried by pot and booze, cannot remember the answer.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This backpack already comes with two zippered pouches that are perfect for holding refillable toiletry bottles, makeup, and hair accessories.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Market Wines will donate $1 for every glass and every bottle of rosé sold.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beer and a glass of Turkish coffee with rum.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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These days, options abound in terms of flavors, ranging from niche picks like mint chocolate chip and rum raisin to traditional chocolate and strawberry.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drink. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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