Whiskey

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪski/

Definitions of whiskey

noun a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the taste of whiskey.

A2 He ordered a whiskey on the rocks at the bar.

B1 She enjoys sipping on a glass of whiskey in the evening.

B2 The bartender recommended a fine whiskey from Scotland.

C1 The connoisseur could distinguish between different types of whiskey.

C2 The distillery produced a limited edition whiskey that sold out quickly.

Examples of whiskey in a Sentence

formal The bartender poured a glass of fine whiskey for the gentleman sitting at the bar.

informal Let's grab a couple of whiskeys after work.

slang I could use a shot of whiskey to take the edge off.

figurative His words hit me like a shot of whiskey, strong and burning.

Grammatical Forms of whiskey

• past tense: whiskeyed
• plural: whiskeys
• comparative: more whiskey
• superlative: most whiskey
• present tense: whiskeys
• future tense: will whiskey
• perfect tense: have whiskeyed
• continuous tense: is whiskeying
• singular: whiskey
• positive degree: whiskey
• infinitive: to whiskey
• gerund: whiskeying
• participle: whiskeyed

Origin and Evolution of whiskey

First Known Use: 1715 year

Language of Origin: Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'whiskey' is believed to have originated from the Gaelic term 'uisce beatha', meaning 'water of life'. This term was later anglicized to 'usquebaugh' and eventually shortened to 'whiskey'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'whiskey' has evolved from its Gaelic roots to become a widely recognized term for a type of distilled alcoholic beverage. The word has also evolved in terms of its spelling and pronunciation over time.