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Firewater - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

firewater

/ˈfaɪərˌwɔt̬ɚ/ /ˈfaɪəˌwɔːtə/

Definition:

Strong alcoholic liquor, especially whiskey or other distilled spirits.

Synonyms:

whiskey, moonshine, spirits, hooch

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

water, soft drink

Common Collocations:

strong firewater, drink firewater, homemade firewater

Derivatives:

firewaters (plural), firewatered (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "firewater" informally to refer to strong alcohol, often in historical or cultural contexts.

Common Phrases:

firewater courage, firewater tales, firewater trade

Etymology:

Originates from Native American languages, combining "fire" (intense) and "water" (liquid), describing strong liquor.

Examples:

  • 1. The bartender served a shot of fiery firewater.
  • 2. He claimed the old recipe made the best firewater in town.
  • 3. Drinking too much firewater can be dangerous.
  • 4. The settlers traded goods for Native American firewater.

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