liquor

noun

ˈli-kər How to pronounce liquor (audio)
Definition of liquornext
as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk you can't order liquor in a bar until you're 21 years old

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Recent Examples of liquor Krasner said Nipsey's was selling liquor without a liquor license. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Modified liquor taxes and an increase to the checkout bag tax are also projected to underperform, according to the mayor. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Although Inglewood has other major supermarkets, many residents note that there is a disproportionate amount of fast-food restaurants, convenience and liquor stores, and limited grocery store options compared with neighborhoods in Los Angeles. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 No business bought more bottles of booze from state liquor stores than Bardenay’s downtown Boise location during fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquor
  1. alcohol
  2. booze
  3. drink
  4. rum
  5. bottle
Noun
  • Rubbing Alcohol Head to the drug store for a bottle of 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean windows.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Three meals a day—included in the rate, except for alcohol—are served in the main lodge, with every group being assigned the same table during their stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • As a result, our northern neighbor banned the sale of American booze (which is still ongoing in nearly all Canada’s provinces today).
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • No business bought more bottles of booze from state liquor stores than Bardenay’s downtown Boise location during fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Our last night in Valoria la Buena was spent among newfound friends, discussing the Strokes, love and coffee, all while enjoying a little rum.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Here, Mojito Masters mix up the signature cocktail using fresh mint, lime, and locally made Papa’s Pilar rum.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rum
Noun
  • The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottle

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“Liquor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquor. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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