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vodka

[ vod-kuh ]

noun

  1. an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.


vodka

/ ˈvɒdkə /

noun

  1. an alcoholic drink originating in Russia, made from grain, potatoes, etc, usually consisting only of rectified spirit and water


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Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka1

1795–1805; < Russian vódka, equivalent to vod ( á ) water + -ka noun suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka1

C19: from Russian, diminutive of voda water; related to Sanskrit udan water, Greek hudōr

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Example Sentences

And Ollie says, ‘Oh, I see, well, let me have two double vodka martinis.’

The substitute nurse says to him in a stage whisper, “You know, the doctor says no vodka.”

This fancy spice pack pairs with four different spirits—vodka, tequila, aquavit, and gin—to ensure the perfect morning pick-me-up.

More so than any American activist that was dumping out bottles of Latvian vodka thinking it was Russian in the summer of 2013.

Served tapas style, an ABSOLUT vodka cocktail accompanied each plate.

If the troops in Trans-Caucasia were not much libelled, many of them came from their barracks, in exchange for vodka!

Josef laughed, and with a shaky hand poured himself out another glass of vodka.

Wine and vodka, as aids to forgetfulness of the fear that hovered over every feast, were well worth their sixty roubles a bottle.

When the inspector saw that I was without help, and the sweat was running off my forehead, he called out: 'Vodka!

So they sat awhile and talked and then the Wolf took another deep swallow of the vodka.

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