Sake — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsāk/ (noun) /ˈsä-kē/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Sake

Sake (noun)

  1. end, purpose
  2. the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (such as an ideal)
  3. personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit
  4. a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice often served hot

Sake (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice

    "offered a fine sake to their guests"

    similar: mead, wine, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice (slang), liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple, aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sake

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sake:

Slang: hooch, juice, lush, sauce, brewski
Chiefly Scottish: nappy, barley-bree
British: peg
mead, wine, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, liquor, moonshine, potable, rum, spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple, aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale

Origin & Etymology of Sake

Middle English, dispute, guilt, purpose, from Old English sacu guilt, action at law; akin to Old High German sahha action at law, cause, Old English sēcan to seek seek

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Sake

Words & Phrases Containing Sake

art for art's sake, for goodness' sake, for heaven's sake, for old times' sake, for simplicity's sake, for the sake of appearances, for the sake of it, for the sake of simplicity

Frequently Asked Questions about Sake

What does "Sake" mean?

"Sake" means end, purpose. As a noun, it is defined as: end, purpose.

What is another word for "Sake"?

Other words for "Sake" include mead, wine, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle and drink. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sake" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sake"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sake". Common alternatives include mead, wine, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater and grog.

What is a slang word for "Sake"?

Slang words for "Sake" include hooch, juice, lush, sauce and brewski.

How do you use "Sake" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sake" in a sentence: "offered a fine sake to their guests".

Is "Sake" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sake" is a noun.

Is "Sake" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Sake" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Sake"?

"Sake" is pronounced /ˈsāk/ as a noun and /ˈsä-kē/ as a noun.