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schnapps

shnahps

Schnapps (noun) means a strong distilled spirit, often flavored with fruit or herbs, typically drunk in small glasses. Example: “They toasted the new year with shots of peppermint schnapps.”

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A strong distilled spirit, often flavored with fruit or herbs, typically drunk in small glasses.
"They toasted the new year with shots of peppermint schnapps."

How to use schnapps

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA strong, often fruit- or herb-flavored liquor served in small glasses.

Common pairings
peach schnapps peppermint schnapps

Word forms

schnappses plural, schnapps plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Schnaps.

Origin: German

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Frequently asked questions

What does “schnapps” mean?

The word “schnapps” means a strong distilled spirit, often flavored with fruit or herbs, typically drunk in small glasses. In plain terms, a strong, often fruit- or herb-flavored liquor served in small glasses.

How do you pronounce “schnapps”?

“Schnapps” is pronounced shnahps (/ʃnɑps/ in IPA).

How do you use “schnapps” in a sentence?

Here is “schnapps” used in a sentence: “They toasted the new year with shots of peppermint schnapps.”

What part of speech is “schnapps”?

“Schnapps” is a noun.

Where does the word “schnapps” come from?

The word “schnapps” comes from German. Borrowed from German Schnaps.

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