Bourbons Meaning in English
word · lemma: bourbon
Definition
'Bourbons' can refer to a type of American whiskey made mostly from corn, or to a popular chocolate-filled sandwich biscuit in the UK and some other countries.
Usage & Nuances
'Bourbons' as a plural usually refers to either the whiskey (especially in the US) or the chocolate biscuit (mainly UK, Ireland, India, etc.). In the US, 'bourbon' almost always means the drink. For the biscuit, use 'Bourbon biscuits' or just 'Bourbons' in the UK. Not to be confused with the historical French royal family 'the Bourbons.'
Example Sentences
I tried two different bourbons last night.
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She brought a packet of bourbons to the picnic.
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Some people enjoy collecting rare bourbons.
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Do you want some bourbons with your tea?
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Their bar is famous for its selection of small-batch bourbons.
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After dinner, we shared a couple of bourbons and chatted for hours.
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