vodka

[ vod-kuh ]

noun

1. an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.

vodka

/ ˈvɒdkə /

noun

1. an alcoholic drink originating in Russia, made from grain, potatoes, etc, usually consisting only of rectified spirit and water

Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka¹

1795–1805; < Russian vódka, equivalent to vod ( á ) water + -ka noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka¹

C19: from Russian, diminutive of voda water; related to Sanskrit udan water, Greek hudōr

Example Sentences

Alcohol responsiveness was determined by a standardized alcohol challenge test using a controlled amount of vodka.

From Science Daily

The hostel’s manager told the Associated Press that the two women were among more than 100 guests who received free shots of Lao vodka from the hostel.

From BBC

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban - who previously said he celebrated Trump's win by "tapping into the vodka supply happily" - said the US and Europe now face tough talks on trade.

From BBC

The court heard the attack happened on 22 April 2023 after the brothers had returned from a pub to their home in Cameron Road and were drinking vodka.

From BBC

Lois is a walking TV trope made tolerable solely by the muscle and sinew of Nash-Betts’ performance: another gifted detective who has seen too much and self-medicates with gallons of vodka.

From Salon