sake

noun

variants or saki
Definition of sakenext
as in wine
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice offered a fine sake to their guests

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Recent Examples of sake However, this pan sacrifices a lot of practical design for the sake of aesthetics. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025 Each of the countries represented in EPCOT’s World Showcase offers a bevy of food and drinks reflecting their region, from margaritas in Mexico to sake in Japan. — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025 Tal wants to tell his story for the sake of the two fellow captives who remain behind, starving, abused and at constant risk of death. — Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025 Also new for the season are leather goods, which range from sunglass carriers to pencil cases, all with the same D-shaped ring that allows them to be clipped onto a lanyard — for the sake of practicality as much as safety on the go. — Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
  1. wine
  2. drink
  3. bottle
  4. beer
  5. liquor
Noun
  • According to the brand, añejo is Strait’s favorite style of tequila (meaning it’s been aged between one and three years), and aging the spirit in wine barrels as opposed to the ex-bourbon barrels that are typically used in the industry is Codigo’s signature move.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Her work with the Lakers is actually what got her into wine, and soon enough, the wine industry.
    — Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of wine
Noun
  • On the menu, drinks can include Jubani, a drink made with coffee and the husk of coffee cherries, served with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon; and Mofawar, coffee served with cardamom and cream.
    — Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Golden Milk Golden milk is a drink made with milk, ground turmeric, and other spices like ginger and black pepper.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of drink
Noun
  • After all, there’s nothing worse than not being able to find your lipsticks or realizing that your foundation bottle has cracked, leaking over your new cashmere sweater.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Customers 21 and over get a free bottle of house wine with the purchase of any two entrees on Wednesdays.
    — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Eateries including Brannan Manor Restaurant and Bear & Crown will serve up Celtic cuisine, while bars Fanny Ann’s Saloon and Sean Finnegan’s Pub offer deals on beer and Irish whiskey.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Plus, the breweries that are still standing were then stung by a shift in consumers’ and retailers’ palates for beverages beyond beer.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of beer
Noun
  • Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.
    — Chris Massaro, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of liquor

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