strong drink

noun

: intoxicating liquor

Examples of strong drink in a Sentence

he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024 With strong drinks poured and a lively DJ, we were transported to an afternoon at a snowy version of a Mykonos club. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024 Go for two levels of festive fun — and strong drinks. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024 This is a strong drink, so pour lightly! 3 of 3Thomas J. Story Tart & Tropical Like the lulo, guanábana is an iconic fruit in Colombia. Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strong drink 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strong drink was in the 14th century

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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20drink. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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