vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

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The menu includes a Cafe Capone (their take on an espresso martini) for $12, craft shooters like the Loaded Dice (vodka, tequila, turmeric, agave, lime and CBD) for $8, and a limited selection of beers for $5. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025 To reduce a next-day hangover, opt for spirits low in congeners like vodka, rum, or gin, and avoid those with high levels, such as tequila, whiskey, or cognac. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025 In Fort Worth, both the vodka and whiskey are available at Total Wine stores near the Alliance and Hulen Mall areas. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025 An attached distillery produced vodka and gin for the bar program, and a Sacramento International Airport outpost operated by High Flying Foods is expected to open in November. Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vodka

Word History

Etymology

Russian, from voda water; akin to Old English wæter water

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vodka was circa 1803

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“Vodka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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vodka

noun
vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
: a colorless alcoholic liquor
Etymology

Russian, literally, "little water," from voda "water"

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