Whiskies Meaning in English
word · lemma: whisky
ˈhwɪski/, /ˈwɪski
WHIS-kez or WIS-kez
wˈɪskiz
WIS-keez
Definition
The plural form of 'whisky', referring to more than one bottle, type, or serving of the distilled alcoholic drink made from grains.
Usage & Nuances
'Whiskies' is the standard plural, mostly used in formal, bar, or tasting contexts. 'Whiskeys' is an alternate plural, mainly for American and Irish brands. Used when talking about different kinds or multiple bottles/glasses of whisky.
Spanish: whiskys - whiskiesPortuguese (BR): uísquesPortuguese (PT): uísquesChinese (Simplified): 威士忌酒（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 威士忌酒（複數）Hindi: व्हिस्कियाँArabic: ويسكياتBengali: হুইস্কি (বহুবচন)Russian: виски (множественное число)Japanese: ウイスキー（複数形）Vietnamese: rượu whisky (số nhiều)Korean: 위스키들Turkish: viskilerUrdu: وہسکیزIndonesian: wiski (jamak)
Example Sentences
There are many different whiskies from Scotland.
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He collects rare whiskies.
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The bar offers over 50 whiskies to try.
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He swears that Japanese whiskies are smoother than Scottish ones.
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You can taste single malt and blended whiskies at the festival.
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After dinner, they ordered a couple of whiskies each.
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