vodka

[vod-kuh]

noun

1. an unaged, colorless, distilled spirit, originally made in Russia.

vodka

/ ˈvɒdkə /

noun

1. an alcoholic drink originating in Russia, made from grain, potatoes, etc, usually consisting only of rectified spirit and water

Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka¹

1795–1805; < Russian vódka, equivalent to vod ( á ) water + -ka noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of vodka¹

C19: from Russian, diminutive of voda water; related to Sanskrit udan water, Greek hudōr

Example Sentences

Both girls did not say anything about the alleged assaults immediately after they happened as they had been drinking "a fair amount of vodka", Ms Whitby said.

From BBC

The day before, the group had been staying at a hostel where free whisky and vodka shots were offered to guests.

From BBC

He hooks you up, the whole thing in and out in 25 minutes, and you feel like you did not drink a bottle of vodka the night before.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilson always stayed with Freeman when he was in L.A., keeping her up half the night drinking vodka.

From Los Angeles Times

Ware’s family says that account contradicts what they heard from other residents, who claimed Ware was the one defending himself after the other man attacked him with a vodka bottle.

From Los Angeles Times