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.
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.