whis·key
ˈ(h)wi-skē 
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
1
: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
2
: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Intrepid drinkers in America are able to sample a whole lot of whiskey, if they are motivated enough.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
The shape of the tumblers helps capture the aroma of the liquor inside for maximum enjoyment, and the accompanying wood stand contributes to the high-class vibes of this set — a stellar addition to any whiskey aficionado’s bar cabinet.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Sip and savor local, national and international whiskey brands, and get a 15% discount on food.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Noun
As is tradition when naming a ship, Middleton briefly spoke to a crowd of people before releasing a bottle of whiskey that was broken against the hull of HMS Glasgow.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Intrepid drinkers in America are able to sample a whole lot of whiskey, if they are motivated enough.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
The shape of the tumblers helps capture the aroma of the liquor inside for maximum enjoyment, and the accompanying wood stand contributes to the high-class vibes of this set — a stellar addition to any whiskey aficionado’s bar cabinet.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Sip and savor local, national and international whiskey brands, and get a 15% discount on food.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for whiskey
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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
ˈhwis-kē
ˈwis-
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: an alcoholic liquor made from grain (as rye, corn, or barley)
Etymology
Noun
from uisce beatha, a phrase in Irish (the ancient language of Ireland) and isuge beatha, a phrase in Scottish Gaelic (the ancient language of Scotland), both meaning literally "water of life"
Medical Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: a liquor that is distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) and was formerly used medicinally as a sedative and vasodilator
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