Barware And Glassware

3 words in this vocabulary list

highball yard of ale growler

highball

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

  • The bartender prepared a refreshing highball cocktail for the guest.
  • Let's order a couple of highballs at the bar.
  • I'm in the mood for a highball tonight.
  • His highball of confidence never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

yard of ale

noun a unit of measurement for liquid volume, equal to 3 imperial pints

preposition used to indicate the measurement of a quantity of ale

  • The gentleman at the pub ordered a yard of ale to enjoy with his meal.
  • Let's see who can finish a yard of ale the fastest at the party!
  • I heard he can chug a yard of ale like it's nothing.
  • She had a yard of ale worth of stories to share about her travels.

growler

noun a growling sound

  • The bartender poured the craft beer into a growler for the customer to take home.
  • Let's swing by the brewery and grab a growler of our favorite IPA.
  • I can't wait to crack open that growler and relax this weekend.
  • His voice turned into a growler when he got angry.