firewater in Dutch

firewater in Dutch is vuurwater, bluswater — firewater means a strong alcoholic drink, especially whisky, particularly as sold to or drunk by Native Americans.

firewater in Dutch

vuurwater

noun

(informal) High-proof alcoholic beverage, especially whiskey (especially in the context of its sale to or consumption by Native Americans).

bluswater

noun

(especially, manufacturing) Water for use in firefighting.

What does "firewater" mean?

noun A strong alcoholic drink, especially whisky, particularly as sold to or drunk by Native Americans.
"Four polite Englishmen in their middle 20s, feigning like firewater drunks in a Eugene O'Neill play: it's exactly the stuff that makes their detractors groan."
noun Water kept ready to use for putting out fires.
"A break in a firewater line at BP Whiting Refinery caused water with an oil-like sheen to spread outside the refinery's walls along a section of Indianapolis Boulevard Tuesday night."
noun Very hot liquid given off by industrial boilers.
noun Synonym of alkahest.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Dutch.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Dutch

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

firewater in a sentence

Four polite Englishmen in their middle 20s, feigning like firewater drunks in a Eugene O'Neill play: it's exactly the stuff that makes their detractors groan.
A break in a firewater line at BP Whiting Refinery caused water with an oil-like sheen to spread outside the refinery's walls along a section of Indianapolis Boulevard Tuesday night.
A continuously circulated firewater line supplies a deluge cooling system in each gathering center for fire containment.

Similar words in Dutch

alcohol drink libation liquor sauce

Common Dutch translations

the of to and A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "firewater" in Dutch?

"firewater" in Dutch is vuurwater, bluswater. firewater means: A strong alcoholic drink, especially whisky, particularly as sold to or drunk by Native Americans.

Are there other ways to say "firewater" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "firewater": vuurwater, bluswater.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.