Highball

Pronunciation: /haɪbɔl/

Definitions of highball

noun a mixed drink containing a spirit, typically whiskey, and a carbonated beverage, served in a tall glass

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a highball at the bar.

A2 She prefers to drink highballs instead of cocktails.

B1 The bartender made a delicious highball with whiskey and soda.

B2 I like to enjoy a highball while watching the sunset.

C1 The highball glass was filled with ice and a splash of tonic water.

C2 He mixed a perfect highball using top-shelf liquor and fresh ingredients.

Examples of highball in a Sentence

formal The bartender prepared a refreshing highball cocktail for the guest.

informal Let's order a couple of highballs at the bar.

slang I'm in the mood for a highball tonight.

figurative His highball of confidence never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of highball

• past tense: highballed
• plural: highballs
• comparative: higher
• superlative: highest
• present tense: highball
• future tense: will highball
• perfect tense: have highballed
• continuous tense: is highballing
• singular: highball
• positive degree: highball
• infinitive: to highball
• gerund: highballing
• participle: highballing

Origin and Evolution of highball

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'highball' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of railroad signals, 'highball' later evolved to refer to a type of cocktail made with a spirit and a carbonated mixer, served in a tall glass.