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

Most days, a bottle of vodka journeyed from standing full in a cabinet to laying empty in a recycling bin. —Lev Facher, STAT, 14 May 2026

The document states Williams was working as a manager at Uncle Lou’s when undercover agents bought a shot of vodka and another of peppermint schnapps. —Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026

The new Sunny Sipper Margarita features Don Julio tequila, coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and lime, while the Belly Floppin' Melon Margarita has tequila, vodka, triple sec and lime. —Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

Add vodka, pepperoncini brine, vermouth, onion brine and kosher salt, if desired. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 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

Kids Definition

vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə 

: a colorless alcoholic liquor

Etymology

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