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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Soju is a clear and colorless, a spirit similar to vodka, which lends itself to adding fruity flavors. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 There's the spirit-forward, bittersweet drinkers, there's the bubbly citrus folks, there's the texture folks who like vodka soda. ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025 The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Indigenous culinary entrepreneur Daniel Motlop (Seven Seasons) will serve his vodka made from native yams harvested from the Northern Territory. Los Angeles Times, 25 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 22 May. 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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