noun
vodka
VOD-kuh
noun
1
A strong, clear spirit distilled mainly from grain or potatoes, typically with little flavor of its own.
"She mixed vodka with orange juice for a screwdriver."
"Vodka is traditionally served ice cold in small glasses."
2
A single serving or glass of this drink.
"He ordered a vodka and tonic at the bar."
How to Use Vodka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA clear, strong spirit often drunk neat, chilled, or mixed into cocktails.
Common pairings
vodka and tonic
shot of vodka
neat vodka
Word Forms
vodkas plural
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Etymology
From Russian vodka, a diminutive of voda ("water") — literally something like "little water."