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
  • Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Black liquor is a by-product of the paper production process, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Several factors may contribute to this decision: Regulatory Challenges U.S. state and local liquor licensing laws vary widely and can be expensive and time-consuming to navigate.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • On the beverage front, guests may find the Cheers! drink package – which includes wines, spirits and more – looks steeper, too.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Sure, good people, great food, drinks (remember not everyone wants to get drunk so have options) and most importantly good music.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of drink
Noun
  • In Search of Vintage Spirits. Sir Davis Whisky Beyoncé Beyoncé made her entrance into the booze space this fall in spectacular fashion.
    Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Lately, liquor sales have softened, partly due to economic conditions, consumers tilting toward nonalcoholic offerings, and as shoppers work through their pandemic-era booze stockpiles.
    John Kell, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of booze
Noun
  • The best chance to find Van Winkle products at a fair price is through lotteries offered by many retailers, where consumers can purchase bottles from the collection at MSRP, according to the news release.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Each crystal is as thick as a Coke bottle, and one is believed to be the largest single emerald ever found.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Spirits enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive pours from Last Drop, a top shelf portfolio of whiskies, rums, and brandies brought to you by the same folks responsible for Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Brown-Forman recently posted a better-than-expected report after missing estimates over several consecutive quarters, with pockets of strength in some of its bourbon and rum brands.
    Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rum
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