strong drink

noun

Definition of strong drinknext
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 Time for a trip combining history, literature and strong drink. — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026 Pop into Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto for a strong drink and lively service. — Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026 Mother Tucker’s Tavern Mother Tucker’s Tavern serves strong drinks, friendly bartenders, classic pub grub, and a come-as-you-are vibe. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 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 See All Example Sentences for strong drink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drink
  1. alcohol
  2. drink
  3. liquor
  4. booze
  5. bottle
  6. rum
Noun
  • Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The tiki drinks, delivered both poolside and beachside, were fruity and strong but well balanced.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • The film was projected under some Christmas lights, which splayed over the liquor.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • In 2023, the Ukrainian government sanctioned him for allegedly continuing to engage with Russia, paying taxes to Moscow and facilitating business transactions through his liquor business in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula which Russia annexed in 2014.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • Since March 2025, every Canadian province except for Alberta and Saskatchewan has banned the sale of American booze.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
  • With information about the negative effects of alcohol dominating the headlines, gatherings that were previously based strictly around booze are dwindling.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • Trust her to direct you to the right bottle on her concise, personal list, or to pour you a glass of something exciting from a nightly-changing selection.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • An amazing summer essential and handbag must-have, this refreshing body mist smells like sunshine in a bottle.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • In 1776, rum was the most popular spirit — whiskey would take that top spot in the 1780s — so rum would be the most on-theme liquor.
    — Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • People drank rum punch at almost every gathering, often sharing from a single communal bowl.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of rum

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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drink. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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