soju

noun

so·​ju ˈsō-ˌjü How to pronounce soju (audio)
: Korean vodka distilled usually from rice or sweet potato

Examples of soju in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His mission is to give soju, which traditionally is more like vodka, a wider profile. John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 From the bar, look for sake, wine and beer alongside sake and soju cocktails such as lemon, orgeat, strawberry and nigori sake, or sake with lime, basil and cucumber. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024 Seoul Taco on Belmont: This latest location of the Midwest chain opened in the old Big & Little's spot on Belmont featuring their signature Korean barbecue in burritos, bowls and tacos, as well as a beer and soju selection. Monica Eng, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024 And, finally, nutty crunches are satisfying and filling and go well with makgeolli, beer, and soju alike. Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for soju 

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Word History

Etymology

Korean

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soju was in 1951

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“Soju.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soju. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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