vodka

noun

vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
Synonyms of vodkanext
: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

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The cocktails were made out of 50 milliliter bottles of Absolut-brand vodka with gray cloth stuffed into the tops. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 The pizzas really stay simple with options like margherita, pepperoni, romana or vodka. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 The big winners take home age appropriate winnings — giant bottles of vodka, tequila and scotch. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026 The turn of the millennium is when vodka was at the apex of its cultural power. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vodka

Word History

Etymology

Russian, from voda water; akin to Old English wæter water

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vodka was circa 1803

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“Vodka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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vodka

noun
vod·​ka ˈväd-kə How to pronounce vodka (audio)
: a colorless alcoholic liquor
Etymology

Russian, literally, "little water," from voda "water"

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