strong drink

noun

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: intoxicating liquor

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Examples of strong drink in a Sentence

he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Horror movies pair best with a strong drink and a brass band. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026 Round out the menu with seasonal salads and sides, easy desserts, and a strong drink or two. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 There’s a pool table, a crowd that feels like a group of steady regulars, strong drinks and cheap beers. — Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025 Time for a trip combining history, literature and strong drink. — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strong drink

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strong drink was in the 14th century

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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20drink. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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