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Definitions for vodka
ˈvɒd kəvod·ka

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. vodkanoun

    unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia

Wiktionary

  1. vodkanoun

    A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash

  2. vodkanoun

    A serving of the above beverage

  3. vodkanoun

    Neutral spirits distilled (or treated after distillation) so as to have no distinctive character, aroma, taste or color

  4. Etymology: , meaning water, plus the diminutive suffix. Historical documentary research of V. Pokhlyobkin suggests the derivation via the usage "dilution (of distillate) with water", as used in expressions "vodka of grain wine" and similar; хлебное вино is an archaic Russian name for vodka.

Wikipedia

  1. Vodka

    Vodka (Polish: wódka [ˈvutka], Russian: водка [ˈvotkə], Swedish: vodka [vɔdkɑː]) is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage. Different varieties originated in Poland, Russia, and Sweden. Vodka is composed mainly of water and ethanol but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavourings. Traditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains, and potatoes since introduced in Europe in the 1700's. Some modern brands use corn, sugar cane, fruits, honey, and maple sap as the base. Since the 1890s, standard vodkas have been 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) (80 U.S. proof). The European Union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% for vodka. Vodka in the United States must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%.Vodka is traditionally drunk "neat" (not mixed with water, ice, or other mixers), and it is often served freezer chilled in the vodka belt of Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. It is also used in cocktails and mixed drinks, such as the vodka martini, Cosmopolitan, vodka tonic, screwdriver, greyhound, Black or White Russian, Moscow mule, Bloody Mary, and Caesar.

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  1. vodka

    Vodka is a clear, distilled alcoholic beverage that originates from Eastern Europe. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol and is typically distilled from fermented grains or potatoes, although some modern brands also use fruits or sugar. Vodka is known for its high purity and neutral flavor, making it a popular base for mixed drinks and cocktails. Its alcohol content usually ranges from 35% to 50% by volume.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Vodkanoun

    a Russian drink distilled from rye

  2. Etymology: [Russ.]

Wikidata

  1. Vodka

    Vodka is a distilled beverage composed primarily of water and ethanol, sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits or sugar. Traditionally prepared vodkas had an alcoholic content of 40% by volume. Today, the standard Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Latvian and Lithuanian vodkas are 40% alcohol by volume or 80 proof. The European Union has established a minimum of 37.5% ABV for any "European vodka" to be named as such. Products sold as vodka in the United States must have an alcoholic content of 30% or more. For homemade vodkas and distilled beverages referred to as "moonshine", see moonshine by country. Vodka is traditionally drunk neat in the vodka belt countries of Eastern Europe and around the Baltic Sea. It is also commonly used in cocktails and mixed drinks, such as the Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Sex on the Beach, Moscow Mule, White Russian, Black Russian, vodka tonic, and in a vodka martini.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Vodka

    vōd′ka, n. a Russian spirit, properly distilled from rye, but sometimes from potatoes. [Russ., 'brandy,' dim. of voda, water.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of vodka in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of vodka in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of vodka in a Sentence

  1. Nick Santulli:

    We see one of the fraternity members putting a tube in Danny's mouth with a funnel at the other end and pouring beer down his throat while Danny is in the middle of consuming an entire bottle of vodka. That's on the video.

  2. Melissa Etheridge:

    I treat it just as any other medicine in the house, just as a bottle of vodka would be, you know, 'This is for Mom; you don't [try] this, when you're grownups you can deal with that.'.

  3. Ric Flair:

    I work every day. I drink a beer in the car, I get to the hotel and I drink vodka.

  4. Bob Nolet:

    James Bondspreferred martini is James Bondspreferred martini, judging by how often James Bondspreferred orders them in James Bondspreferred novels, james Bondspreferred orders 19 vodka martinis, 16 gin martinis and one Vesper martini, made with both.

  5. Trey Nickels:

    Late at night, I was sitting there thinking, ‘What can we do with all these beans?’ my brother said, ‘Let’s make beer out of it.’ And I said, ‘Let’s make vodka.’.

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