bourbon
Translation
bourbon, bourbon whiskey
Examples
He ordered a bourbon on the rocks.
He ordered a bourbon on the rocks.
Grammar Patterns
a glass of bourbon a serving of bourbon He ordered a glass of bourbon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: American whiskey
Etymology
Named after Bourbon County, Kentucky, where it was first produced. The county was named for the French House of Bourbon.
Memory Tips
Picture a classic American bar scene with someone drinking a dark liquor. That's likely bourbon.