Definition of liquor noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

liquor

noun

/ˈlɪkə(r)/

/ˈlɪkər/

[uncountable]

(especially North American English) strong alcoholic drink synonym spirit
- hard liquor
- wine, beer and liquor
see also malt liquorTopics Drinksc2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- alcoholic
- hard
- intoxicating
- …
verb + liquor
- consume
- drink
- pour
- …
liquor + noun
- bottle
- cabinet
- company
- …
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(British English, specialist) any alcoholic drink
- intoxicating liquor
- The sale of liquor to persons under 18 is prohibited.
- The restaurant finally obtained a liquor licence.
Topics Drinksc2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- alcoholic
- hard
- intoxicating
- …
verb + liquor
- consume
- drink
- pour
- …
liquor + noun
- bottle
- cabinet
- company
- …
See full entry

Word OriginMiddle English (denoting liquid or something to drink): from Old French lic(o)ur, from Latin liquor; related to liquare ‘liquefy’, liquere ‘be fluid’.

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