liqueur
1 synonym for liqueur, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sweet, often strong alcoholic drink, usually served after a meal or used in cocktails.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use liqueur
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
coffee liqueur
a shot of liqueur
Etymology
Borrowed directly from French liqueur; a doublet of liquor, meaning they both trace back to the same Latin root but entered English at different times.
Full origin of liqueur →Frequently asked questions
What does “liqueur” mean?
The word “liqueur” means a sweet, often strong alcoholic drink, usually served after a meal or used in cocktails. In plain terms, a sweet, flavored alcoholic drink, typically sipped after dinner.
How do you pronounce “liqueur”?
“Liqueur” is pronounced lih-KYOOR (/lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “liqueur” in a sentence?
Here is “liqueur” used in a sentence: “They finished the dinner with a small glass of coffee liqueur.”
What part of speech is “liqueur”?
“Liqueur” is a noun.
Where does the word “liqueur” come from?
The word “liqueur” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from French liqueur; a doublet of liquor, meaning they both trace back to the same Latin root but entered English at different times.
