whiskey

noun (whiskey, whiskeys; also whisky, whiskies)

«whiskey» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A strong alcoholic drink made from grain such as barley, corn or rye, for adults only. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories it is a grown-up drink; a cowboy in a western might order whiskey. Children should not drink it; alcohol is harmful for young bodies. In geography, whisky is famous from Scotland and Ireland.

Examples

Grandad keeps a bottle of whiskey for special visitors. tree →
Whiskey is an alcoholic drink for adults. tree →
Scotland is famous for its whisky. tree →
The cowboy ordered a whiskey at the saloon. tree →
Whiskey is made from barley or corn. tree →
Children must never drink whiskey. tree →

Note

Spelling trap: Irish and American usually spell it «whiskey»; Scottish and Canadian usually «whisky». Plurals: whiskeys, whiskies. Alcohol is illegal for children to buy.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «whiskey» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«whiskey» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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