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Dram - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A dram is a small unit of liquid measure, roughly equal to 1/8 of an ounce or about 3.7 milliliters. It is often used in pharmacy or cooking for precise measurements.

dram

/dræm/ /dræm/

Definition:

A small quantity of liquid, especially a measured amount in medicine or spirits.

Synonyms:

drop, sip, shot, nip, tot

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

abundance, flood, deluge

Common Collocations:

dram of whiskey, dram of medicine, dram of perfume

Derivatives:

drams, dramming

Usage Tips:

Use "dram" for small liquid measures, often in medical or alcoholic contexts.

Common Phrases:

a wee dram, not a dram left, dram of comfort

Etymology:

From Greek "drachma," via Late Latin and Old French, originally a unit of weight or coinage.

Examples:

  • 1. She poured a dram of whiskey into the glass.
  • 2. The doctor prescribed a dram of cough syrup daily.
  • 3. He savored every dram of the rare scotch.
  • 4. A dram of perfume lingered in the air.

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