liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər  -ˈku̇r 

-ˈkyu̇r

: a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (such as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds

Examples of liqueur in a Sentence

a bottle of orange liqueur

Recent Examples on the Web

State Line Distillery's coffee liqueur won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024, along with best in class in 2023. —Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024

Origins and History Both Campari and Aperol hail from Italy and are part of the bitter liqueur family known as amari. —Emily Price, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

The Honey Deuce — a mix of vodka, lemonade and a raspberry liqueur, plus its signature melon balls — has become a major success for both Grey Goose and the tournament. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024

After a soak with citrus liqueurs, those spirits are aged in oak for a year, then bottled. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French licour liquid — more at liquor

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər  -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r 

: a flavored and usually sweetened alcoholic beverage

Medical Definition

liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər  -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r 

: a usually sweetened alcoholic beverage variously flavored (as with fruit or aromatics)