brandy

noun

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bran·dy | \ ˈbran-dē

plural brandies

Definition of brandy

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

brandy

verb

brandied; brandying

Definition of brandy (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to flavor, blend, or preserve with brandy

Examples of brandy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Pick up some grappa-like grape brandy, too, which most vineyards also produce. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2021 The meal will end with dessert, cheeses, brandy and schnapps. — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021 The new brandy uses only Door County grapes, a first for the distillery, which began business by selling just vodka, then gin. — Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2021 Beth is armed with a glass of brandy in nearly every scene. — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2021 The traditional cocktails offer a selection of drinks inspired by the 1800s, like the President's Julep made with peach brandy. — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 21 Aug. 2021 Under Thursday's agreement, the U.K. will suspend for five years the 25% tariffs on U.S. rum, brandy and vodka. — Pan Pylas, Star Tribune, 17 June 2021 Most recipes—indeed the original recipe—call for Orange Curacao (brandy based) as opposed to Triple Sec/Cointreau (vodka based). — Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2021 Tickets are on sale now for an old-fashioned showdown between whiskey and brandy during Old Fashioned Fest Sept. 10 at Turner Hall, 1040 N. Phillips Ave. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb As of May 18, there were about 580 comments with guesses ranging from chocolate chip cookie dough to brandy old-fashioned. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2021

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