triple sec

noun

-ˈsek How to pronounce triple sec (audio)
: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

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Combine mango mixture, orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, slices limes, peach brandy, and rose in large (preferably clear) pitcher. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 May 2026 My favorite is a Ketel One lemon drop, no triple sec, more on the citrusy side, and of course with a Tajin rim. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2026 Enjoy an icy glass of their house margarita made with El Jimador blanco tequila, Stirrings triple sec and fresh lime. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 Crafted with tequila, triple sec, and lime, this popular budget cocktail was first launched in 2017, and the restaurant has brought it back every so often. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple sec

Word History

Etymology

from Triple Sec, a trademark

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of triple sec was in 1943

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“Triple sec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20sec. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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