noun
pastis
pas-TEES
Pastis (noun) means an anise-flavoured French liqueur, usually served with water. Example: “He ordered a pastis and watched the sun set over the harbour.”
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An anise-flavoured French liqueur, usually served with water.
"He ordered a pastis and watched the sun set over the harbour."
How to use pastis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French aniseed spirit that turns cloudy when mixed with water, often drunk as an aperitif.
Common pairings
a glass of pastis
pastis and water
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Word forms
- Plural
- pastises
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French pastis, the same word used for the drink.
Frequently asked questions
What does “pastis” mean?
The word “pastis” means an anise-flavoured French liqueur, usually served with water. In plain terms, a French aniseed spirit that turns cloudy when mixed with water, often drunk as an aperitif.
How do you pronounce “pastis”?
“Pastis” is pronounced pas-TEES (/pæsˈtiːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “pastis” in a sentence?
Here is “pastis” used in a sentence: “He ordered a pastis and watched the sun set over the harbour.”
What part of speech is “pastis”?
“Pastis” is a noun.
Where does the word “pastis” come from?
The word “pastis” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French pastis, the same word used for the drink.
