1
: an alcoholic beverage distilled from a fermented cane product (such as molasses)
2
: alcoholic liquor
the demon rum
rummer; rummest
Synonyms
Examples of rum in a Sentence
Noun
a fiery sermon on the evils of demon rum
Adjective
They're a pretty rum lot.
she wears staid business suits, but prefers some quite rum knickers underneath
Recent Examples on the Web
The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
This recipe is versatile as a flavorful mocktail by not adding rum.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
His unique approach to distilling rum includes soaking his aging barrels in ocean saltwater before filling them and infusing flavors such as Key lime in small batches.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
There are also trendy classics like an Aviation with Botanist gin and Creme de Violette and an Espresso Martini with rum and Averna Amaro.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
The cart was laden with chocolate sauce, chocolate balls, rum balls, zabaglione, Grand Marnier, Chartreuse and Borsci.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The black-and-white chalkboard on a morning in early March highlights cinnamon chai for $2.50 and a ginger rum hot toddy at the full-service bar for $11.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Although this spirit is often compared to rum, the flavor profile is quite different.
—Brittany Leitner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2024
For a dose of local cuisine and culture, spend an upbeat Friday night at Oistins fish fry or sample some of the island's best rums on a tour of the Mount Gay rum distillery.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
Noun
The Solar Mule blends dark rum with ginger beer and elderflower liqueur; the Snake Bite Eclipse features half a glass of Ciderboys hard cider topped with a dark pour of Quaff On!
—The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
This recipe is versatile as a flavorful mocktail by not adding rum.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
His unique approach to distilling rum includes soaking his aging barrels in ocean saltwater before filling them and infusing flavors such as Key lime in small batches.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
There are also trendy classics like an Aviation with Botanist gin and Creme de Violette and an Espresso Martini with rum and Averna Amaro.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
The cart was laden with chocolate sauce, chocolate balls, rum balls, zabaglione, Grand Marnier, Chartreuse and Borsci.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The black-and-white chalkboard on a morning in early March highlights cinnamon chai for $2.50 and a ginger rum hot toddy at the full-service bar for $11.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Although this spirit is often compared to rum, the flavor profile is quite different.
—Brittany Leitner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2024
For a dose of local cuisine and culture, spend an upbeat Friday night at Oistins fish fry or sample some of the island's best rums on a tour of the Mount Gay rum distillery.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The whiskey was distilled in 1989 and matured in ex-rum casks before being finished for three years in barrels that previously contained Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
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“Rum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rum. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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