vodka

noun

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

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As producers of the first regenerative organic gin and vodka, owners Maddy Rotman and Taylor Lanzet are trailblazers crafting more sustainable spirits. Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The all-day event features wine and vodka open bars, a silent auction, and entertainment by singer-songwriter EJ Garlands and nightlife legend Hedda Lettuce. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025 No fancy ingredients or skills are needed to make this refreshing drink, just vodka, lemon juice, and soda water. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 One of the highlights of the new restaurant is the Marana Forni pizza oven, which means — yes! — pizza is also on the menu, including the only-in-Miami pizza a la vodka. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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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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