liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər How to pronounce liqueur (audio) -ˈku̇r How to pronounce liqueur (audio)
-ˈkyu̇r
Synonyms of liqueurnext
: a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (such as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds

Examples of liqueur in a Sentence

a bottle of orange liqueur
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The new Aspen Espresso Martini mixes Aspen vodka, cold brew and coffee liqueur for a boozy caffeine rush. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Typically two ounces of a spirit, one ounce of cold brew or espresso, one ounce of a coffee liqueur and a half ounce of optional simple syrup is the go-to. — Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025 Otherwise, my advice here follows the White Russian template more than the Espresso Martini template, i.e. use a coffee liqueur that has a bit more rich roundness and a bit less intense coffee-darkness. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025 In this fluffy pie with a no-bake filling, the bitterness of espresso powder and coffee liqueur cuts through the sweetness of baking chocolate and enhances the cocoa flavor. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liqueur

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French licour liquid — more at liquor

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of liqueur was in 1729

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liqueur

noun
li·​queur li-ˈkər How to pronounce liqueur (audio) -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r How to pronounce liqueur (audio)
: a flavored and usually sweetened alcoholic beverage

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liqueur

noun
li·​queur li-ˈkər How to pronounce liqueur (audio) -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r How to pronounce liqueur (audio)
: a usually sweetened alcoholic beverage variously flavored (as with fruit or aromatics)

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