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Liqueur - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A liqueur is a sweet, flavored alcoholic drink made from distilled spirits mixed with fruits, herbs, or spices. It is often enjoyed as a dessert drink or used in cocktails.

liqueur

/lɪˈkɝ/ /lɪˈkjʊər/

Definition:

A sweet, flavored alcoholic drink often served after meals.

Synonyms:

cordial, digestif, schnapps

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

water, juice

Common Collocations:

fruit liqueur, coffee liqueur, herbal liqueur, creamy liqueur, orange liqueur

Derivatives:

liqueured, liqueuring

Usage Tips:

Use 'liqueur' to refer to sweet alcoholic beverages, typically enjoyed in small quantities after dinner.

Common Phrases:

"a shot of liqueur, " "fruit-flavored liqueur, " "homemade liqueur"

Etymology:

Derived from the Latin 'liquere,' meaning 'to be liquid.'

Examples:

  • 1. She sipped the cherry liqueur slowly.
  • 2. The bartender added coffee liqueur to the dessert cocktail.
  • 3. Grandma’s homemade orange liqueur is a family favorite.
  • 4. He gifted me a bottle of herbal liqueur from France.

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