vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə 

: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

Examples of vodka in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two dishes that have remained on its menu are its the lumache alla norcina (Barham’s sausage with mushrooms, white wine and cream $23) and the spicy vodka radiatori (creamy stracciatella and Parmesan for $21). — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Revival Stillworks makes equipment for distilling liquor like vodka, agave and whisky and helps design spaces for producing craft spirits from the company's base on Vancouver Island, less than 20 miles from Washington state's San Juan Island. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

His body had deteriorated under the pressure of consuming, on average, a gallon of vodka a day. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Joly’s version, called the Midnight Mary, combines infused Ketel One vodka, tomato water (made with fresh tomatoes), basil leaves, lime, and salt. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing vodka

• vodka martini
• vodka sauce

Kids Definition

vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə 

: a colorless alcoholic liquor

Etymology

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