liquor
Translation
spirits, strong alcoholic drink, liquor
Examples
He bought a bottle of liquor.
He bought a bottle of spirits.
The store sells beer, wine, and liquor.
The shop sells beer, wine, and spirits.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) strong alcoholic drink He prefers liquor to wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spirits, alcohol, booze (informal)
Etymology
From Latin 'liquor' meaning 'liquid, fluid'. Originally any liquid, but narrowed to mean a strong alcoholic drink.
Memory Tips
It comes from the word 'liquid'. Think of it as a special, strong type of 'liquid'.