daiquiri
Daiquiri (noun) means a cocktail made from rum, lime or lemon juice, and sugar, sometimes blended with fruit. Example: “She ordered a strawberry daiquiri by the pool.”
How to use daiquiri
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rum-based cocktail, often served frozen or blended with fruit.
Word forms
daiquiris plural
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Etymology
Named after Daiquirí, a beach and mining town on the south coast of Cuba, where the drink is said to have originated in the early 20th century.
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What does “daiquiri” mean?
The word “daiquiri” means a cocktail made from rum, lime or lemon juice, and sugar, sometimes blended with fruit. In plain terms, a rum-based cocktail, often served frozen or blended with fruit.
How do you pronounce “daiquiri”?
“Daiquiri” is pronounced DA-kuh-ree (/ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “daiquiri” in a sentence?
Here is “daiquiri” used in a sentence: “She ordered a strawberry daiquiri by the pool.”
What part of speech is “daiquiri”?
“Daiquiri” is a noun.
Where does the word “daiquiri” come from?
The word “daiquiri” dates back to around 1900. Named after Daiquirí, a beach and mining town on the south coast of Cuba, where the drink is said to have originated in the early 20th century.
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