toddy

noun

tod·​dy ˈtä-dē How to pronounce toddy (audio)
plural toddies
1
: a usually hot drink consisting of liquor (such as rum), water, sugar, and spices
2
: the fresh or fermented sap of various chiefly Asian palms

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The flavors of the 9-piece are inspired by festive holiday classics: hot toddy, gingerbread house, candy cane, lemon anise fig, peppermint mocha, sticky toffee English pudding, rosemary orange, fruitcake and prime rib. Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Traversing these Highland trails is one of the best ways to experience this distinct region of Scotland, and is best complemented by an afternoon ‘dram’ to sip on a hot toddy while admiring the surrounding beauty. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 The après menu is available from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and includes all the classics: cheese curds, beer cheese pretzels, hot chocolate, and hot toddies. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025 Making a hot toddy without whiskey might help, though. Amelia MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toddy

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu tāṛī juice of the palmyra palm, from tāṛ palmyra palm, from Sanskrit tāla

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of toddy was in 1609

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“Toddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toddy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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