liqueur
noun
li·queur li-ˈkər 
-ˈku̇r,
-ˈkyu̇r : a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (such as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds
Example Sentences
a bottle of orange liqueur
Recent Examples on the Web Plans can include ideas for sake, shochu, awamori, beer, whiskey, wine, liqueur and other types of alcohol. 
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Try the Italianate Blind For Love with grappa, amaro, apérol, black cherry liqueur and fresh lemon juice. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Mexico’s global hunt for missing ancient artifacts recently led to a Stockholm storage room, where a pair of 2,000-year-old ceramic figurines used decades ago to advertise the Mexican liqueur Kahlúa were gathering dust. Robert P. Walzer, WSJ, 30 July 2022 Then joven espadin mezcal was added to the liqueur to further infuse the flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 The syrup from a can of sour cherries is a brilliant resource for an instant dessert sauce when reduced and spiked with cherry liqueur. Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 The locations at One Paseo in Del Mar and in Fashion Valley shopping center are serving the Smoky Sunset, a $15 drink made with Banhez mezcal, Fiorente liqueur and lemon, blood orange and pomegranate juices. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 This is possible with all sorts of sparkling wine, soda, liqueur, and fresh herb or citrus customizations. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 After opening each bottle by hand and removing the sediment, the winemakers also added a tiny amount of liqueur for roundness. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2022 See More
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Try the Italianate Blind For Love with grappa, amaro, apérol, black cherry liqueur and fresh lemon juice. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Mexico’s global hunt for missing ancient artifacts recently led to a Stockholm storage room, where a pair of 2,000-year-old ceramic figurines used decades ago to advertise the Mexican liqueur Kahlúa were gathering dust. Robert P. Walzer, WSJ, 30 July 2022 Then joven espadin mezcal was added to the liqueur to further infuse the flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 The syrup from a can of sour cherries is a brilliant resource for an instant dessert sauce when reduced and spiked with cherry liqueur. Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 The locations at One Paseo in Del Mar and in Fashion Valley shopping center are serving the Smoky Sunset, a $15 drink made with Banhez mezcal, Fiorente liqueur and lemon, blood orange and pomegranate juices. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 This is possible with all sorts of sparkling wine, soda, liqueur, and fresh herb or citrus customizations. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 After opening each bottle by hand and removing the sediment, the winemakers also added a tiny amount of liqueur for roundness. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from Old French licour liquid — more at liquor
First Known Use
1729, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
liqueur
noun
li·queur li-ˈkər -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r
-ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r : a usually sweetened alcoholic beverage variously flavored (as with fruit or aromatics)
liqueur
noun
as in vodka
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- vodka
- whiskey
- brandy
- gin
- schnapps
- wine
- tequila
- mescal
- mead
- whisky
- beer
- cocktail
- ale
- sake
- brew
- barley-broo
- barley-bree
- malt liquor
- liquor
- saki
- rum
- alcohol
- mao-tai
- home brew
- mum
- brewage
- mixed drink
- microbrew
- pop
- aperitif
- bottle
- snifter
- booze
- digestif
- belt
- shooter
- brewski
- drink
- spirits
- chaser
- firewater
- slug
- tipple
- nappy
- load
- snort
- Dutch courage
- peg
- grog
- tot
- stimulant
- intoxicant
- hooch
- juice
- moonshine
- nip
- bracer
- sauce
- aqua vitae
- strong drink
- nightcap
- potable
- shot
- whet
- ardent spirits
- inebriant
- lush
- John Barleycorn
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonintoxicant