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 Horror movies pair best with a strong drink and a brass band. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026 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 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
  • Sales for many alcohol brands in the US market have been sluggish as consumers in recent years, particularly younger ones, moderate their drinking or seek out more budget-friendly options.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • At Saksey’s, a cocktail bar in Detroit, the Sarti Spritz has become one of the bar’s top-selling drinks since hitting menus last month.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Serafina, the resort boutique, stocks everything from sunscreen, bathing suits, sandals, and cover-ups to grab-and-go snacks and drinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Didn’t charge us a dime and Wende paid for all the food and liquor.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In place of a liquor shelf (the establishment sells only beer and cider), there’s a turntable and a library of vinyl—this evening’s up-tempo jazz struggled to compete with the din of a full house.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • The partial Canadian ban on US booze has been painful for the American industry.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The bigger shift is that booze doesn’t have to be the point anymore.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • All in all, a task that once took nearly a year and required a large, specialized team can now be attempted at home for roughly the price of a two-liter bottle of soda.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Priced at $23 for a 16-ounce bottle, The Wash is a full body, sulfate-free cleanser, infused with aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, glycerin and colloidal oatmeal.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Behind the Wagon Bar, head bartender Mahdi Provost takes guests on a liquid world tour, from bourbon Old Fashioneds to Thai-rum cocktails.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Calvados can sub in for the cognac or brandy for less sweetness, or rum (light or aged) for more sweetness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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