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We could say that people who eat grits, listen to country music, follow stock-car racing, support corporal punishment in the schools, hunt 'possum, go to Baptist churches and prefer bourbon to Scotch are likely to be Southerners.
John Shelton Reed

Meaning of "bourbon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOURBON

Named after Bourbon county, Kentucky, where it was first made.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOURBON

bourbon  [ˈbɜːbən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOURBON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bourbon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOURBON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of bourbon in the English dictionary

The definition of bourbon in the dictionary is a whiskey distilled, chiefly in the US, from maize, esp one containing at least 51 per cent maize and aged in charred white-oak barrels.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOURBON


antiurban
ˌæntɪˈɜːbən
auburn
ˈɔːbən
carbon
ˈkɑːbən
Cuban
ˈkjuːbən
Durban
ˈdɜːbən
exurban
ɛksˈɜːbən
fluorocarbon
ˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbən
graben
ˈɡrɑːbən
hydrocarbon
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɑːbən
interurban
ˌɪntərˈɜːbən
nonurban
ˌnɒnˈɜːbən
rurban
ˈrɜːbən
Schwaben
ˈʃvaːbən
semiurban
ˌsɛmɪˈɜːbən
slurban
ˈslɜːbən
suburban
səˈbɜːbən
Theban
ˈθiːbən
turban
ˈtɜːbən
urban
ˈɜːbən
waldsterben
ˈwɔːldˌstɜːbən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOURBON

bourasque
Bourbaki
Bourbon biscuit
Bourbonism
bourd
bourder
bourdon
Bourdon gauge
bourg
bourgeois
bourgeoise
bourgeoisie
bourgeoisify
bourgeon
Bourges
Bourgogne
Bourguiba
bourguignon
bourguignonne

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOURBON

activated carbon
active carbon
Ambon
Audubon
blue ribbon
bonbon
Cirebon
ebon
fabric ribbon
flame carbon
Gabon
gibbon
halocarbon
Lisbon
multicarbon
perfluorocarbon
radiocarbon
Ratisbon
ribbon
Twibbon

Synonyms and antonyms of bourbon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bourbon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOURBON

Find out the translation of bourbon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bourbon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bourbon» in English.

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波本酒
1,325 millions of speakers

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bourbon
570 millions of speakers

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bourbon
510 millions of speakers

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Bourbon
380 millions of speakers
ar

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بوربون
280 millions of speakers

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бурбон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

uísque norte-americano
270 millions of speakers

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বোরবন
260 millions of speakers

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bourbon
220 millions of speakers

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Bourbon
190 millions of speakers

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Bourbon
180 millions of speakers

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バーボン
130 millions of speakers

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버번 위스키
85 millions of speakers

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Bourbon
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

rượu whisky ngô
80 millions of speakers

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போர்பன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉर्बन
75 millions of speakers

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Burbon
70 millions of speakers

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bourbon
65 millions of speakers

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bourbon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бурбон
40 millions of speakers

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bourbon
30 millions of speakers
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bourbon
15 millions of speakers
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Bourbon
14 millions of speakers
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bourbon
10 millions of speakers
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bourbon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bourbon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOURBON»

The term «bourbon» is very widely used and occupies the 17.668 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOURBON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bourbon

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5 QUOTES WITH «BOURBON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bourbon.
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Martin Bashir
For watching sports, I tend to drink Guinness; early evenings always begin well with a Grey Goose and tonic with plenty of lime; and on a cold winter's night, there's nothing quite like a glass of Black Maple Hill... an absolute peach of a bourbon.
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Lillian Gordy Carter
I know folks all have a tizzy about it, but I like a little bourbon of an evening. It helps me sleep. I don't much care what they say about it.
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Dave Haywood
That's country music for you - bourbon and the Bible.
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John Shelton Reed
We could say that people who eat grits, listen to country music, follow stock-car racing, support corporal punishment in the schools, hunt 'possum, go to Baptist churches and prefer bourbon to Scotch are likely to be Southerners.
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John Yarmuth
Kentucky has always said you can't really make bourbon outside of Kentucky because it's a combination of the barrels and the limestone-fed springs that give us the water. That's our story, and we're sticking to it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOURBON»

Discover the use of bourbon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bourbon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bourbon, Straight: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of ...
All major producers and brands are discussed. The book includes a complete tasting guide with 35 detailed product reviews.
Charles K. Cowdery, 2004
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Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage
Although obscured by myth, the history of bourbon reflects the history of our nation. Historian Michael R. Veach reveals the true story of bourbon in Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey.
Michael R. Veach, 2013
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Miners and Merchants in Bourbon Mexico, 1763-1810
The aim of this study is to define that distinctive blend of enlightened despotism and entrepreneurial talent which created Bourbon Mexico.
D. A. Brading, 1971
4
Laundry and Bourbon: A Comedy in One Act
THE STORY: The setting is the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth's home in Maynard, Texas, on a hot summer afternoon.
James McLure, 1981
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The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook
From classic Kentucky cocktails such as the Mint Julep, to bourbon inspired desserts, such as Bourbon-Pecan Crème Brulée with Chocolate Sauce, and more savory fare, such as Steaks with Bourbon Ginger Sauce, this book supplies recipes for ...
Albert Schmid, 2010
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The Book of Bourbon and Other Fine American Whiskeys
Recounts the history of whiskey, recommends techniques for whiskey-tasting, surveys brands and distilleries, provides recipes for cocktails and foods using the drink, and suggests places to visit
Gary Regan, Mardee Haidin Regan, 1998
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The Social History of Bourbon
Although the story of American whiskey is recorded in countless lively pages of our nation's history, the place of bourbon in the American cultural record has long awaited detailed and objective presentation.
Gerald Carson, 2010
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Bourbon Peru, 1750-1824
Elizabeth A. Kaye specializes in communications as part of her coaching and consulting practice. She has edited Requirements for Certification since the 2000-01 edition.
John Robert Fisher, 2003
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Bourbon: 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit
Fred Thompson is a food writer who adores this venerable drink, and his Bourbon: 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit lays it all out—the history, the legends, the recipes, plus helpful tips and tricks, all accompanied by ...
Fred Thompson, 2010
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Propriety and Permissiveness in Bourbon Mexico
This new text is ideal for colonial Latin American survey courses, courses on the history of Mexico and Latin American literature, and courses on the popular culture and social history of Latin America.
Juan Pedro Viqueira Albán, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOURBON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bourbon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bourbon Production Climbs To Historic High
At no point in recent memory have consumers been as excited about bourbon as they are today. "We are in the middle of a global whiskey ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Small Batch Dispatch: Herman Marshall Bourbon
In Garland, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, Herman Marshall bourbon is being crafted at the area's first distillery since Prohibition, and they're ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Distillery produces limited edition Anthrax bourbon
Heavy rockers Anthrax have teamed up with Kentucky-based bourbon company Knob Creek to create their latest tipple. The Devil You Know is ... «WSYR, Jul 15»
4
Unsubtle marijuana dealer busted with gun on Bourbon Street …
New Orleans police said a young marijuana dealer armed with an illegally concealed gun was busted on Bourbon Street this weekend after ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
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Spirit of America bourbon 100% born in the USA
Spirit of America bourbon whiskey, launched in February this year, is now available at retail outlets in 10 States and rapidly expanding. «The Drinks Report, Jul 15»
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Bourbon milkshake arrives in US for summer
Dave Racicot, creator of Brown Jug Bourbon Maple Cream Liqueur, sums up its invention as follows: “On the last evening of summer vacation ... «The Drinks Report, Jul 15»
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NC company makes American flags out of bourbon barrels
He took the drawing down to the guys in the shop and they decided the flag would be made out of bourbon barrels. After several weeks, they ... «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Jul 15»
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WEDNESDAY 13's BOURBON CROW Working On 'Off The Wagon …
After some years in a proverbial ditch, outlaw country maniacs BOURBON CROW, featuring Wednesday 13 and Rayen Belchere (a.k.a. country ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Jul 15»
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How Harry Truman Ran a Bourbon-Soaked White House
Truman's fondness for bourbon not only broadened his appeal, but also helped him defeat his much-heralded opponent, Republican Thomas ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
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Bourbon Whiskey -- A Brief History of This All-American Drink
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Bourbon has regained its position as most popular spirit in the U.S. Buoyed by the popularity of cocktails and craft ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»

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