noun
kir
Kir (noun) means a cocktail made by topping up white wine with a splash of blackcurrant liqueur. Example: “They ordered kir as an aperitif before dinner.”
noun
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A cocktail made by topping up white wine with a splash of blackcurrant liqueur.
"They ordered kir as an aperitif before dinner."
How to use kir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French wine-based cocktail flavored with blackcurrant liqueur.
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Word forms
- Plural
- kirs
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They ordered _____ as an aperitif before dinner.
Etymology
Named after Félix Kir, a mayor of Dijon, France, who popularized the drink.
Frequently asked questions
What does “kir” mean?
The word “kir” means a cocktail made by topping up white wine with a splash of blackcurrant liqueur. In plain terms, a French wine-based cocktail flavored with blackcurrant liqueur.
How do you use “kir” in a sentence?
Here is “kir” used in a sentence: “They ordered kir as an aperitif before dinner.”
What part of speech is “kir”?
“Kir” is a noun.
What is the meaning of kir?
"kir" (noun) means a cocktail made by topping up white wine with a splash of blackcurrant liqueur.
