brandy

1 of 2

noun

bran·​dy ˈbran-dē How to pronounce brandy (audio)
plural brandies
: an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

brandy

2 of 2

verb

brandied; brandying

transitive verb

: to flavor, blend, or preserve with brandy

Examples of brandy in a Sentence

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Noun
China subsequently launched its own anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the EU, a move seen as a retaliation against France, which supported the electric-vehicle probe. Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 23 Mar. 2024 The announcement tested already fragile relations with Beijing, which subsequently launched its own anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the EU, a move seen as a retaliation against France, which supported the electric-vehicle probe. Jorge Valero, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024 China launched an anti-dumping investigation into EU brandy after the bloc targeted EV imports from the BYD-making country. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024 Shares in European drinks makers tumbled on Friday after the Chinese government launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the European Union in an escalation of trade tensions between the regions. Andrea Figueras, WSJ, 5 Jan. 2024 Just around the corner is the first British brandy house, Burnt Faith: the distillery has just launched a cocktail bar, with tours and tastings to be introduced in 2024. Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2024 Named for the Pratt Vineyards where these Pinot Noir grapes are sourced, this juicy Sonoma stunner has aromas of red currant, cherry brandy, and purple flowers. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 The second drink was Sangria por Sangria, a mix of sake, prickly pear brandy, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and cap corse rouge steeped with a house spice blend and topped with tepache. The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024 In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine apple brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
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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Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn, from Middle Dutch brantwijn, from brant distilled + wijn wine

First Known Use

Noun

1650, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brandy was in 1650

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Cite this Entry

“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brandy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

brandy

noun
bran·​dy
ˈbran-dē
plural brandies
: an alcoholic liquor made from wine or fruit juice

Medical Definition

brandy

noun
bran·​dy ˈbran-dē How to pronounce brandy (audio)
plural brandies
: an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice (as of apples)

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