White Russian

noun

1. Byelorussian ( def 2 ).
2. a Russian who fought against the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution.
3. Byelorussian ( def 3 ).
4. a cocktail of vodka, cream, and Kahlúa or crème de cacao.

White Russian

adjective

1. another term for Belarussian

Word History and Origins

Origin of White Russian¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Fast forward to the mid-80s and my mother finally found her drink . . . the White Russian.

From Salon

Would they have profiled the Latino-looking guy driving a pickup truck but not the White Russian waiter?

From Washington Post

In fact, I was messaging with Salon editor in chief Erin Keane about the trend, and we both agreed that a carbonation-spiked White Russian wouldn't hurt our feelings.

From Salon

And then mix up a few White Russians?

From Los Angeles Times

A great-grandfather, he said, had fought White Russians in the civil war.

From Seattle Times