stiff drink

noun

: a strong alcoholic drink
He poured himself a stiff drink.

Examples of stiff drink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
On the individual side, Kamath suggests that instead of reaching for a stiff drink, grab one of the many alcohol-free or alcohol-removed beverage alternatives that have become popular in recent years. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 Rocco’s Steakhouse Nothing beats going out for a steak and a stiff drink after a busy week — that’s why food trends come and go but the steakhouse experience always remains popular. Rana Good, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stiff drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiff%20drink. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!