whiskey
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Definition
A strong alcoholic drink made by distilling grain such as barley, corn, or rye and usually aged in wooden barrels. It can be drunk straight, with ice, or mixed into cocktails.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: 'some whiskey' or 'a glass of whiskey.' 'Whisky' is also a common spelling, especially for Scotch and many non-American varieties, while 'whiskey' is common in Irish and American usage. Common collocations: 'a bottle of whiskey,' 'drink whiskey straight,' and 'whiskey on the rocks.'
Example Sentences
He only drinks whiskey straight, never in cocktails.
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He ordered a glass of whiskey.
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This whiskey is very strong.
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She drinks whiskey with ice.
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After dinner, my grandfather likes to sip whiskey by the fire.
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We bought a nice bottle of whiskey as a gift for our host.
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