Rum Meaning in English
word
/ˈɹəm/
ruhm
/ɹˈʌm/
ruhm
Definition
A strong alcoholic drink made from sugar cane or its by-products, especially common in the Caribbean. It can be drunk straight or used in cocktails and cooking.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: say 'some rum' or 'a bottle of rum,' not normally 'a rum' unless you mean a type or serving. Common collocations include 'dark rum,' 'white rum,' 'spiced rum,' and 'rum and coke.'
Spanish: ronPortuguese (BR): rumPortuguese (PT): rumChinese (Simplified): 朗姆酒Chinese (Traditional): 蘭姆酒Hindi: रमArabic: رومBengali: রামRussian: ромJapanese: ラム酒Vietnamese: rượu rumKorean: 럼Turkish: romUrdu: رمIndonesian: rum
Example Sentences
He poured some rum into the glass.
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This cake has rum in it.
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They bought a bottle of rum for the party.
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I usually make this drink with dark rum.
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Do we have any rum, or should I stop by the store?
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That cocktail tastes more like juice than rum.
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