strong drinks

noun

plural of strong drink
as in drinks
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 drinks Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 The eclectic crowd is part of the appeal, with locals, tourists, musicians, creatives and film-industry regulars all mixed together over frozen cocktails and strong drinks. — Elissa Rosen, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 There’s a pool table, a crowd that feels like a group of steady regulars, strong drinks and cheap beers. — Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025 This charming, historic pub, named for the year the land was first settled, offers a cozy retreat blending history with great food, strong drinks, and warm hospitality. — Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Where to après, eat, and drink For après in Whistler Village, hit Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and Grill (or GLC, as it's known to locals) for views of the mountain along with blankets and heat lamps to keep you warm, strong drinks, and some very tasty eats. — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drinks
  1. drinks
  2. liquors
  3. alcohols
  4. bottles
  5. spirits
Noun
  • Zebra striping is the practice of alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout a night out, creating a pattern that mirrors the black and white stripes on a zebra.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But a key question has been how profoundly the bans would affect public health, with some economists arguing that people would just use other funds to buy Coke and other sugary drinks instead.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks
Noun
  • The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This list of 11 Labor Day cocktail ideas features a wide array of liquors, including vodka, gin, bourbon, cognac and tequila.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquors
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Definition of alcohols
Noun
  • Oenophiles can store their wine collection in the home’s original cellar, with space for about 4,000 bottles, and cinephiles can get comfy in the cinema, outfitted with theater-like seating.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottles
Noun
  • The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Drinkwitz has said Hardy is in good spirits throughout his recovery, even having his son accompany him to rehab.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirits

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“Strong drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drinks. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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