liquor
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈlɪkər//
KK: /ˈlɪkər/
noun
Definition
A type of alcoholic drink that is made by distilling ingredients, usually containing a high level of alcohol.
Example
He decided to order a glass of liquor at the bar.
Conversation
Have you tried that new bar downtown?
Not yet, but I heard they have great liquor options.
We should definitely go there this weekend.
Absolutely! I love exploring new places with good drinks.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spirits
beverage
drink
Antonyms
water
solid
nonalcoholic
transitive verb
Definition
To make someone drunk by giving them alcoholic drinks.
Example
They liquored him up at the party, and he couldn't remember anything the next day.
Tense Forms
Past: liquored
Past Participle: liquored
Conversation
Did you hear about that party last night?
Yeah, I heard it got pretty wild!
I saw some people really liquor up before the midnight countdown.
Root Explanation
Liquor comes from the Latin 'liquor' (meaning to be fluid or liquid), which is derived from 'liquere' (meaning to be fluid). The word 'liquor' refers to a liquid substance, particularly one that is alcoholic.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word 'liquor' meaning fluid — this helps you remember that liquor refers to a liquid, especially an alcoholic one.
Visually Confused Words
beliquor
proliquor