brandy

/ˈbrændi/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong spirit made from fermented fruit mash, especially grapes or apples, often aged in oak barrels

“She enjoyed a glass of fine brandy after dinner.”

2. verb

to give or supply with a drink of brandy, typically as a medicinal treatment

“The doctor told the patient to brandy her wounded arm with whiskey.”

Synonyms

  • cognac
  • rum