Synonyms for

Whiskey

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

Definition

a type of alcoholic drink made from fermented grains, typically barley, corn, and rye

Synonyms & similar words

whisky bourbon scotch rye spirits booze alcohol hooch moonshine firewater nectar juice brew tipple malt brandy rum

Synonyms by register

Formal

spirit eau-de-vie

Informal

booze hooch grog likker

Literary

firewater nectar

Antonyms

water tea juice soda milk soft drink

Common collocations

  • single malt whiskey
  • bourbon whiskey
  • scotch whiskey
  • irish whiskey
  • rye whiskey
  • whiskey sour
  • whiskey neat
  • whiskey on the rocks

Word family

noun whiskey

Usage note

Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. It is typically aged in wooden casks. Common misspellings include 'whyskey'.

Example sentences

  1. I like to drink whiskey with a splash of water.
  2. The bartender served him a shot of whiskey.
  3. They shared a bottle of whiskey around the campfire.
  4. He poured himself a glass of whiskey and settled into his armchair.
  5. She prefers whiskey over other types of alcohol.

Quotes

  • Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough. - Mark Twain
  • Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza. - Dave Barry
  • The light music of whiskey falling into a glass—an agreeable interlude. - James Joyce

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