whis·key
ˈ(h)wi-skē 
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
1
: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
2
: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
Examples of whiskey in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
It should be noted that the age reflects the youngest whiskey in the bottle, so there could be older liquid included as well.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
All of her creations are made with spirits — whiskey, cognac, gin and vodka — aromatic plants and less sugar.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Shop pretty and practical options to help your vegetable plants, various herbs, and seasonal blooms flourish, including ceramic pots, stackable vertical planters, and rustic whiskey barrel pots.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for whiskey
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
The whiskey is intense on the nose, featuring milk chocolate, plum jam, and red berry notes, especially redcurrant.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
It should be noted that the age reflects the youngest whiskey in the bottle, so there could be older liquid included as well.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
All of her creations are made with spirits — whiskey, cognac, gin and vodka — aromatic plants and less sugar.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Shop pretty and practical options to help your vegetable plants, various herbs, and seasonal blooms flourish, including ceramic pots, stackable vertical planters, and rustic whiskey barrel pots.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for whiskey
Cite this Entry
“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
ˈhwis-kē
ˈwis-
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: an alcoholic liquor made from grain (as rye, corn, or barley)
Etymology
Noun
from uisce beatha, a phrase in Irish (the ancient language of Ireland) and isuge beatha, a phrase in Scottish Gaelic (the ancient language of Scotland), both meaning literally "water of life"
Medical Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: a liquor that is distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) and was formerly used medicinally as a sedative and vasodilator
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share