Synonyms for

Liquor

Verb / ˈlɪkɜ: / Another word for liquor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey, gin, or rum

Synonyms & similar words

strongdrink potlikker booze potliquor harddrink johnbarleycorn spirits hardliquor alcohol spirits booze rum gin whiskey vodka brandy tequila scotch moonshine brew hooch potable ethyl intoxicant firewater moonshine

Synonyms by register

Formal

spirits alcohol distillate

Informal

booze hooch grog drink

Literary

nectar ambrosia

Antonyms

water juice soda tea coffee milk

Common collocations

  • hard liquor
  • strong liquor
  • bottled liquor
  • cheap liquor
  • expensive liquor
  • drinking liquor
  • liquor store
  • liquor license

Word family

noun liquor

Usage note

Liquor specifically refers to distilled alcoholic beverages, as opposed to fermented ones like wine or beer. It is often used in a formal context when referring to the substance itself or its sale.

Example sentences

  1. The bartender served me a glass of liquor.
  2. My dad keeps a collection of different types of liquor in his liquor cabinet.
  3. I can't stand the smell of liquor.
  4. Liquor can be dangerous if consumed excessively.
  5. I always make sure to drink water along with liquor to prevent a hangover.

Quotes

  • 'Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.' - Mark Twain
  • 'I drink to make other people more interesting.' - Ernest Hemingway
  • 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' - Louis Pasteur

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