aqua vitae

noun

ˌa-kwə-ˈvī-tē How to pronounce aqua vitae (audio)
Definition of aqua vitaenext
as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk aqua vitae has been part of human culture since ancient times

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  1. alcohol
  2. liquor
  3. drink
  4. booze
  5. bottle
  6. rum
Noun
  • The science behind the link between alcohol and cancer The relationship between alcohol and cancer has been clear to scientists for decades.
    Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Forgoing alcohol entirely for a month has become a popular way to kick-start better habits.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Residents ride their motorbike past a burning liquor store during the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Wednesday.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But the cannabis dispensaries are open on Sundays so why can’t the liquor stores be open on Sundays?
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • Whether used in classic cocktails like the margarita or paloma, or experimented with in modern takes on drinks traditionally made with other spirits, tequila’s unique flavor profile opens the door to innovation.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • At the sound of the door closing, Dev slung back his drink.
    Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of drink
Noun
  • This Nonalcoholic Negroni Is My Ticket to Hangover-Free Mornings All the bittersweet flavor of the original, none of the booze.
    Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Such a person generally doesn’t have to worry about the dire effects of booze on their microbiome.
    Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of booze
Noun
  • The award winner was matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry quarter casks to create a unique bottle of scotch.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • It came assembled in the box with one washable mop head and spray bottle already attached, making setup nice and easy.
    Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • These nonalcoholic spirits, from rum and gin alternatives to aperitifs, can be used to make mocktails and other fun drinks.
    Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This idea of unpretentious luxury can also be reflected in the rum, Nosko says.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of rum
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