White Russian

B1 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /waɪt ˈrʌʃən/

Definitions of white Russian

noun A type of cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a white Russian at the bar.

A2 She enjoys sipping on a white Russian cocktail.

B1 The bartender recommended trying a white Russian for a creamy drink.

B2 After dinner, he indulged in a decadent white Russian made with premium vodka.

C1 The mixologist crafted a perfect white Russian with just the right balance of ingredients.

C2 At the exclusive lounge, they served a top-shelf white Russian that was simply exquisite.

Examples of white Russian in a Sentence

formal At the elegant cocktail party, guests sipped on classic white Russian cocktails.

informal Let's grab some ingredients and make some white Russians for the game tonight.

slang I'm not a big fan of white Russians, they're too creamy for my taste.

figurative Her mind was a swirling white Russian of conflicting emotions.

Grammatical Forms of white Russian

past tense

white Russianed

plural

white Russians

comparative

whiter Russian

superlative

whitest Russian

present tense

white Russians

future tense

will white Russian

perfect tense

have white Russianed

continuous tense

is white Russianing

singular

white Russian

positive degree

white Russian

infinitive

to white Russian

gerund

white Russianing

participle

white Russianed

Origin and Evolution of white Russian

First Known Use: 1917 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'White Russian' originally referred to the anti-Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War (1917-1923) who were loyal to the Tsarist monarchy and sought to restore it. These forces were known for their white uniforms, hence the term 'White Russians'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'White Russian' has evolved to also refer to a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream. This usage likely originated in the mid-20th century and is unrelated to the historical context of the Russian Civil War.