Definition

A type of alcoholic drink made by freezing hard cider to concentrate the alcohol, or a brandy that is distilled from hard cider.

Example

He enjoyed a glass of applejack during the winter festival.

Conversation

Have you ever tried applejack?

No, I haven't! What is it like?

It's a unique drink made from frozen hard cider, really tasty.

Sounds interesting! I’d love to give applejack a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Applejack is formed from "apple" (from Old English "æppel", meaning the fruit of the apple tree) and "jack" (from Middle English "jakke", a diminutive form of "Jack", often used to refer to a man or a boy). The term originally referred to a type of alcoholic beverage made from apples, typically apple brandy, and the name reflects the fruit used in its production along with a colloquial term for a man.

Memory Tip

Think of 'apple' as the fruit used to make the drink and 'jack' as a common name for a man, which helps you remember that applejack is a drink made from apples.

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