liquor

an alcoholic drink; meat or vegetable broth: pot liquor
Not to be confused with:liqueur – sweet alcoholic after-dinner drink

liq·uor

L0195400 (lĭk′ər)n.1. An alcoholic beverage made by distillation rather than by fermentation.2. A rich broth resulting from the prolonged cooking of meat or vegetables, especially greens. Also called pot liquor.3. An aqueous solution of a nonvolatile substance.4. A solution, emulsion, or suspension for industrial use.tr.v. liq·uored, liq·uor·ing, liq·uors 1. To steep (malt, for example).2. Slang To make drunk with alcoholic liquor. Often used with up: was all liquored up.

[Middle English licour, a liquid, from Old French, from Latin liquor, from liquēre, to be liquid.]

liquor

(ˈlɪkə) n1. (Brewing) any alcoholic drink, esp spirits, or such drinks collectively2. (Cookery) any liquid substance, esp that in which food has been cooked3. (Pharmacology) pharmacol a solution of a pure substance in water4. (Brewing) brewing warm water added to malt to form wort5. in liquor drunk; intoxicatedvb (Brewing) brewing to steep (malt) in warm water to form wort; mash[C13: via Old French from Latin, from liquēre to be liquid]

liq•uor

(ˈlɪk ər or, for 3, -wɔr)
n. 1. a distilled beverage, as brandy or whiskey, as distinguished from a fermented beverage, as wine or beer. 2. any liquid substance, as broth from cooked meats or vegetables. 3. a solution of a medicinal substance in water or other liquid. 4. a usu. concentrated solution of a substance for use in the industrial arts. v.t. 5. Informal. to furnish or ply with liquor to drink (often fol. by up). v.i. 6. Informal. to drink large quantities of liquor (often fol. by up). [1175–1225; Middle English lic(o)ur < Old French < Latin liquor a liquid, orig. liquidity <liqu(ēre) to be liquid]

liquor

Past participle: liquored
Gerund: liquoring

Imperative
liquor
liquor

Present
I liquor
you liquor
he/she/it liquors
we liquor
you liquor
they liquor

Preterite
I liquored
you liquored
he/she/it liquored
we liquored
you liquored
they liquored

Present Continuous
I am liquoring
you are liquoring
he/she/it is liquoring
we are liquoring
you are liquoring
they are liquoring

Present Perfect
I have liquored
you have liquored
he/she/it has liquored
we have liquored
you have liquored
they have liquored

Past Continuous
I was liquoring
you were liquoring
he/she/it was liquoring
we were liquoring
you were liquoring
they were liquoring

Past Perfect
I had liquored
you had liquored
he/she/it had liquored
we had liquored
you had liquored
they had liquored

Future
I will liquor
you will liquor
he/she/it will liquor
we will liquor
you will liquor
they will liquor

Future Perfect
I will have liquored
you will have liquored
he/she/it will have liquored
we will have liquored
you will have liquored
they will have liquored

Future Continuous
I will be liquoring
you will be liquoring
he/she/it will be liquoring
we will be liquoring
you will be liquoring
they will be liquoring

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been liquoring
you have been liquoring
he/she/it has been liquoring
we have been liquoring
you have been liquoring
they have been liquoring

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been liquoring
you will have been liquoring
he/she/it will have been liquoring
we will have been liquoring
you will have been liquoring
they will have been liquoring

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been liquoring
you had been liquoring
he/she/it had been liquoring
we had been liquoring
you had been liquoring
they had been liquoring

Conditional
I would liquor
you would liquor
he/she/it would liquor
we would liquor
you would liquor
they would liquor

Past Conditional
I would have liquored
you would have liquored
he/she/it would have liquored
we would have liquored
you would have liquored
they would have liquored

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	liquor - an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermentedbooze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, spirits, strong drinkalcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant, intoxicant - a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him"aqua vitae, ardent spirits - strong distilled liquor or brandyakvavit, aquavit - Scandinavian liquor usually flavored with caraway seedsarak, arrack - any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molassesbitters - alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and rootsbrandy - distilled from wine or fermented fruit juicegin - strong liquor flavored with juniper berriesouzo - a Greek liquor flavored with aniserum - liquor distilled from fermented molassesschnapps, schnaps - any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoesmescal - a colorless Mexican liquor distilled from fermented juices of certain desert plants of the genus Agavaceae (especially the century plant)tequila - Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plantvodka - unaged colorless liquor originating in Russiawhiskey, whisky - a liquor made from fermented mash of grainfirewater - any strong spirits (such as strong whisky or rum)lacing - a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
	2.	liquor - a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process; "waste liquors"liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
	3.	liquor - the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cookedpot likker, pot liquorbroth, stock - liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces; "she made gravy with a base of beef stock"

liquor

noun1. alcohol, drink, spirits, booze (informal), grog, hard stuff (informal), strong drink, Dutch courage (informal), intoxicant, juice (informal), hooch or hootch (informal, chiefly U.S. & Canad.) The room was filled with cases of liquor.2. juice, stock, liquid, extract, gravy, infusion, broth Drain the oysters and retain the liquor.

liquor

nounAny liquid that is fit for drinking:beverage, drink, drinkable, potable.

Translations

烈性酒

liquor

(ˈlikə) noun strong alcoholic drink. 烈性酒

I have a bottle of liquor to declare (US)
I have a bottle of spirits to declare (UK) → 我有一瓶烈酒要申报

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hard liquor

Any distilled alcoholic beverage, such as whiskey, vodka, gin, etc. "Hard" here is a reference to the higher percentage of alcohol in comparison to wine or beer. Primarily heard in US, Canada. I've learned to steer clear of hard liquor if I want to avoid a hangover the next day!See also: hard, liquor

can't hold (one's) drink

Has a low tolerance for alcohol; becomes drunk after consuming only a small amount of alcohol. A: "Wow, how much did those two have to drink?" B: "Hardly anything—they just can't hold their drink."See also: drink, hold

not hold (one's) liquor

To be easily and negatively affected by alcohol, especially becoming ill or unconscious. I'm sorry for acting like such a fool at the party—I don't even remember what happened. I guess I just can't hold my liquor. A: "Wow, Jennifer has had five cocktails and still seems totally sober." B: "No one ever said she couldn't hold her liquor."See also: hold, liquor, not

liquor up

1. To consume alcohol, especially with the aim of getting drunk. We started liquoring up around 2 PM, so by dinner time we were all thoroughly hammered. I kind of regret getting liquored up so often when I was in college—I had fun at the time, but I can barely remember it now.2. To urge, encourage, compel, or facilitate someone to consume alcohol or become drunk. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "liquor" and "up." I hadn't intended to liquor us all up over dinner, but I had the wine there and thought I might as well open it all. I could tell he was trying to liquor me up to make me more amenable to the idea of spending the night with him.See also: liquor, up

liquor store

slang A store where one can buy alcohol for consumption elsewhere. Often a specialty store that primarily sells wine and spirits. Hey, can you stop at the liquor store and pick up some wine on your way home?See also: liquor, store

hold (one's) liquor

To be able to consume alcohol without becoming noticeably intoxicated or exhibiting other negative effects, such as becoming ill or unconscious. To have a high tolerance for alcohol. I'm sorry for acting like such a fool at the party—I don't even remember what happened. I guess I just can't hold my liquor. A: "Wow, Jennifer has had five cocktails and still seems totally sober." B: "Oh yeah, that girl can hold her liquor."See also: hold, liquor

hold one's liquor

Fig. to be able to drink alcohol in quantity without ill effects. Old Jed can sure hold his liquor—and a lot of it, too. I asked him to leave because he can't hold his liquor.See also: hold, liquor

liquor someone up

to get someone tipsy or drunk. He liquored her up and tried to take her home with him. They liquored up the out-of-town visitors.See also: liquor, up

liquor up

to drink an alcoholic beverage, especially to excess. Sam sat around all evening liquoring up. They seem to liquor up almost every night of the week.See also: liquor, up

hard liquor

Distilled alcoholic beverages, such as gin or whiskey. For example, We're serving wine and beer but no hard liquor. The hard here refers to their high alcoholic content, which is also true for hard cider, although the latter is not distilled but has simply fermented. See also: hard, liquor

liquor up

v.1. To cause or encourage someone to consume alcohol: They liquored me up and asked me where I hid the money. My boss is at a bar liquoring up some potential investors.2. To become drunk. Used in the passive: I got liquored up on whiskey and started a fight.3. To consume alcoholic beverages steadily: They've been liquoring up in the bar all day.See also: liquor, up

hard liquor

n. potent liquor such as whiskey, gin, rum, etc. Stay off of hard liquor until your stomach feels better. See also: hard, liquor

hold one’s liquor

tv. to be able to drink alcohol in quantity without ill effects. Old Jed can sure hold his liquor—and a lot of it, too. See also: hold, liquor

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noun alcohol

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noun juice

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noun any liquid that is fit for drinking

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noun an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

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noun a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process

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noun the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked

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