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You put three girls in a house, and all of a sudden before you know it, you're talking about boys and drinking whiskey, and things go down and you get deep real quick.
Katie Aselton

Meaning of "whiskey" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHISKEY

whiskey  [ˈwɪskɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHISKEY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Whiskey 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 WHISKEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

whiskey

Whisky

Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, generally made of charred white oak. Whisky is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typical unifying characteristics of the different classes and types are the fermentation of grains, distillation, and aging in wooden barrels.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHISKEY


Brodsky
ˈbrɒdskɪ
Chomsky
ˈtʃɒmskɪ
dusky
ˈdʌskɪ
Esky
ˈɛskɪ
flisky
ˈflɪskɪ
frisky
ˈfrɪskɪ
husky
ˈhʌskɪ
Laski
ˈlæskɪ
Malinowski
ˌmælɪˈnɒfskɪ
Nevski
ˈnɛfskɪ
Ossietzky
ˌɒsɪˈɛtskɪ
pesky
ˈpɛskɪ
pisky
ˈpɪskɪ
pliskie
ˈplɪskɪ
Polanski
pəˈlænskɪ
risky
ˈrɪskɪ
Sikorsky
sɪˈkɔːskɪ
Tchaikovsky
tʃaɪˈkɒfskɪ
Trotsky
ˈtrɒtskɪ
whisky
ˈwɪskɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHISKEY

whisk
whisker
whisker boom
whisker pole
whiskerando
whiskered
whiskerier
whiskeriest
whiskers
whiskery
whiskey sour
whiskeyfied
whiskies
whiskified
whisky
whisky mac
whisky-jack
whisper
whisperer
whispering

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHISKEY

Askey
corn whiskey
dickey
donkey
field hockey
hickey
hockey
hokey
ice hockey
Irish whiskey
jockey
key
mickey
miskey
monkey
passkey
rye whiskey
smokey
turkey
turnkey

Synonyms and antonyms of whiskey in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «whiskey» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHISKEY

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

Translator English - Chinese

威士忌酒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

whisky
570 millions of speakers

English

whiskey
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्हिस्की
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ويسكي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

виски
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

uísque
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হুইস্কি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

whisky
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wiski
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Whiskey
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウィスキー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

위스키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wiski
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

whisky
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விஸ்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

व्हिस्की
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

viski
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

whisky
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

whisky
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

віскі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

whisky
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ουίσκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

whiskey
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

whisky
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

whisky
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of whiskey

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHISKEY»

The term «whiskey» is very widely used and occupies the 15.046 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHISKEY» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «WHISKEY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word whiskey.
1
Katie Aselton
You put three girls in a house, and all of a sudden before you know it, you're talking about boys and drinking whiskey, and things go down and you get deep real quick.
2
Daisy Ashford
Bernard always had a few prayers in the hall and some whiskey afterwards as he was rather pious.
3
Sebastian Bach
I can't drink whiskey like I used to back then, that's for sure.
4
Buffalo Bill
We got more provisions for our whiskey than the same money, which we paid for the liquor, would have bought; so after all it proved a very profitable investment.
5
Lord Dunsany
Logic, like whiskey, loses its beneficial effect when taken in too large quantities.
6
Roberto Duran
Yes, it's true I once knocked out a horse. It was at a fiesta in my mother's home town of Guarare. Someone bet me a bottle of whiskey that I couldn't do it.
7
W. C. Fields
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.
8
Molly Ivins
As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you can't drink their whiskey, screw their women, take their money, and vote against 'em anyway, you don't belong in office.
9
Herb Kelleher
Wild Turkey whiskey and Philip Morris cigarettes are essential to the maintenance of human life!
10
Charles Kelley
We partied with the royal rich people, and we felt like rock stars. We drank all the whiskey in the place.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHISKEY»

Discover the use of whiskey in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to whiskey and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Whiskey: A Global History
With a list of suggested brands and classic cocktail recipes for the thirsty reader, this book is perfect for drink and food enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
Kevin R. Kosar, 2010
2
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
3
Whiskey Beach
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts weaves together passion and obsession, humor and heart, in a novel of two people opening themselves up to the truth—and to each other.
Nora Roberts, 2013
4
Whiskey
Whether readers are interested in the story behind the aromas and flavors or in what makes certain distilleries unique, this book is one of the most fascinating illustrated examinations of whiskey on the market.
‎2005
5
Cigars, Whiskey and Winning: Leadership Lessons from General ...
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Al Kaltman, 2000
6
Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food ...
This book illustrates why Southern food is finally recognized as the driving force in the American culinary movement today. /div
Currence, John, 2013
7
Whiskey: A One-act Play
When the hotel catches fire they are too far gone to notice, and the epilogue finds them all in heaven, dressed in white western finery, and lamenting the fact that "Whiskey," who miraculously survived the inferno, is about to become the ...
Terrence McNally, 1973
8
The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits: An ...
This book is a backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and more.
Bill Owens, Alan Dikty, 2011
9
Making Pure Corn Whiskey: A Professional Guide For Amateur ...
A comprehensive home-distilling book that specifically addresses the small-scale production of whiskey.
Ian Smiley, 2003
10
Mini Bar: Whiskey: A Little Book of Big Drinks
Whiskey lovers will find everything from the Perfect Manhattan to the Traditional Southern-Style Mint Julep. Each volume in this new series tells the history of its particular alcohol, as well as its distinct traits and characteristics.
Mittie Hellmich, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHISKEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term whiskey is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Suntory whiskey to get aged in space
The best whiskey in the world may soon be able to call itself the best in the universe. Japanese beverage giant Suntory Holdings Ltd. announced plans this ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
2
Sex, Lies & Mislabeled Whiskey: Templeton Rye Accused of …
Open up your liquor cabinet: If you have a bottle of Templeton Rye whiskey, you get a (partial) refund. Chicago Tribune reports that the company, following the ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
3
From Medicine To Modern Revival: A History Of American Whiskey
Many a book, blog and news article has been devoted to the topic of whiskey: the way it's aged, where to drink it, how to store it and serve it or pair it with food. «NPR, Jul 15»
4
Fire ravages Louisville's famed Whiskey Row
LOUISVILLE —The side of a building on Louisville's historic Whiskey Row collapsed after a large blaze erupted there Monday afternoon. Three buildings were ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
5
Jack Daniel's firm to build €44m distillery at Slane Castle
Slane Castle Irish Whiskey was originally launched by the Conyngham family in 2009. It was was originally distilled on behalf of the family by Cooley Distillery ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
6
Sheriff: Criminal whiskey syndicate uncovered in Kentucky
(CNN) When 65 cases of 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle -- one of the rarest and most expensive bourbons in the world -- were reported missing from a Kentucky ... «CNN, Apr 15»
7
Tennessee whiskey fight escalates
Arnett says those arguments don't impress the majority of small distillers who want to make their Tennessee whiskey in the way enshrined in state law. «The Courier-Journal, Apr 15»
8
Stiff whiskey law stifles town's boozy revival
But those designs were put on ice when state lawmakers didn't repeal the Tennessee whiskey statute they had enacted in 2013 at the behest of Jack Daniel's, ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Mar 15»
9
Exemption in 'Tennessee Whiskey' law raises legal flags
An embattled state law establishing legal requirements to market spirits as “Tennessee Whiskey” could run afoul of both the U.S. and state constitutions for ... «The Tennessean, Mar 15»
10
Bamboozled: 5 barrels of stolen bourbon found in Ky. backyard
Bourbon coming off the still is put in new, charred oak barrels for aging in warehouses, an age-old process that gives the whiskey its distinctive taste and color. «CBS News, Mar 15»

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