noun
applejack
Applejack (noun) means a strong alcoholic drink made from apple cider, traditionally concentrated by partly freezing it. Example: “The old farmhouse recipe for applejack has been passed down for generations.”
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A strong alcoholic drink made from apple cider, traditionally concentrated by partly freezing it.
"The old farmhouse recipe for applejack has been passed down for generations."
How to use applejack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional American apple-based spirit, similar to brandy.
Common pairings
a glass of applejack
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Word forms
- Plural
- applejacks
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Etymology
From apple + jack, referring to the boost in alcohol strength gained by "jacking" (freeze-distilling) cider.
Frequently asked questions
What does “applejack” mean?
The word “applejack” means a strong alcoholic drink made from apple cider, traditionally concentrated by partly freezing it. In plain terms, a traditional American apple-based spirit, similar to brandy.
How do you use “applejack” in a sentence?
Here is “applejack” used in a sentence: “The old farmhouse recipe for applejack has been passed down for generations.”
What part of speech is “applejack”?
“Applejack” is a noun.
What is the meaning of applejack?
"applejack" (noun) means a strong alcoholic drink made from apple cider, traditionally concentrated by partly freezing it.
