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.”
How to use applejack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional American apple-based spirit, similar to brandy.
Word forms
applejacks plural
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The old farmhouse recipe for _____ has been passed down for generations.
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.