Definitions

1. noun

a strong spirit distilled from fermented grain, usually aged in oak barrels.

“She enjoyed sipping a glass of fine whiskey by the fireplace.”

2. noun

a mixture of whiskey and other ingredients, often served as a cocktail.

“The bartender expertly mixed a whiskey sour with freshly squeezed lemon juice.”

3. noun

a small quantity of whiskey or other liquor.

“He poured a shot of whiskey into his glass and took a sip.”

4. verb

to give a person a drink of whiskey or other liquor, especially as a toast.

“The friends raised their glasses and whiskeyed each other to celebrate their anniversary.”