noun

grog

Grog (noun) means a drink made from rum mixed with water, traditionally given to sailors. Example: “The sailors were issued a ration of grog each evening.”

noun

A drink made from rum mixed with water, traditionally given to sailors.

"The sailors were issued a ration of grog each evening."

"He warmed himself with a mug of hot grog after the storm."

How to use grog

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA watered-down rum drink, historically linked to sailors, or loosely any strong alcoholic drink.

Word forms

grogged past tense, grogs plural, grogs singular

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Etymology

Named after Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed "Old Grog" for the grogram coat he wore, who in 1740 ordered his sailors' rum to be watered down.

· First attested 1740

Class of 1740 grog joined the language around 1740.

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Rhymes for grog

Rog frog trog

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grog” mean?

The word “grog” means a drink made from rum mixed with water, traditionally given to sailors. In plain terms, a watered-down rum drink, historically linked to sailors, or loosely any strong alcoholic drink.

How do you pronounce “grog”?

“Grog” is pronounced grog (/ɡɹɑɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grog” in a sentence?

Here is “grog” used in a sentence: “The sailors were issued a ration of grog each evening.”

What part of speech is “grog”?

“Grog” is a noun.

Where does the word “grog” come from?

The word “grog” dates back to around 1740. Named after Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed "Old Grog" for the grogram coat he wore, who in 1740 ordered his sailors' rum to be watered down.