noun
kvass
KVAHS
Kvass (noun) means a fermented, low-alcohol drink made from cereal and sometimes sweetened or scented with fruit, honey, or herbs. Example: “On a hot day, she bought a cold glass of kvass from a street vendor.”
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A fermented, low-alcohol drink made from cereal and sometimes sweetened or scented with fruit, honey, or herbs.
"On a hot day, she bought a cold glass of kvass from a street vendor."
"Some kvass is flavored with berries."
"He brought home a bottle of kvass to try."
How to use kvass
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly fermented drink made from grain.
When to use it
It is a specialist food-and-drink word, mainly used for this Slavic beverage.
Memory tip
The plural is kvasses, though people usually use the word as an uncountable noun.
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Common pairings
a glass of kvass
cold kvass
homemade kvass
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Etymology
English borrowed the word directly from Russian, where it is written квас (kvas).
Rhymes for kvass
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What is kvass?
Kvass is a fermented drink made from cereal that is low in alcohol. It is sometimes sweetened or scented with fruit, honey, or herbs.
Is kvass alcoholic?
Yes, but only slightly. It is low in alcohol.
How do you spell kvass?
Kvass is the usual spelling. Other forms include kvas, quass, and quas.
What is the meaning of kvass?
"kvass" (noun) means a fermented, low-alcohol drink made from cereal and sometimes sweetened or scented with fruit, honey, or herbs.
