noun
liquorice
LIH-k-rihsh
Liquorice (noun) means British spelling of licorice: a black, strongly flavored candy or the plant root it is made from. Example: “He bought a bag of liquorice from the sweet shop.”
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British spelling of licorice: a black, strongly flavored candy or the plant root it is made from.
"He bought a bag of liquorice from the sweet shop."
How to use liquorice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe British spelling of licorice, the dark, distinctively flavored sweet.
UK vs US
"Liquorice" is the British spelling; "licorice" is standard in American English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- liquorices
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Etymology
Altered spelling of licorice, influenced by association with the word liquor.
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Rhymes for liquorice
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What does “liquorice” mean?
The word “liquorice” means british spelling of licorice: a black, strongly flavored candy or the plant root it is made from. In plain terms, the British spelling of licorice, the dark, distinctively flavored sweet.
How do you pronounce “liquorice”?
“Liquorice” is pronounced LIH-k-rihsh (/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “liquorice” in a sentence?
Here is “liquorice” used in a sentence: “He bought a bag of liquorice from the sweet shop.”
What part of speech is “liquorice”?
“Liquorice” is a noun.
